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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,219.80, 44,459.58 and 19,480.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,219.80, 44,459.58 and 19,480.66 is: 26,881.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,219.80 : 44,459.58 = 19,480.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,219.80/44,459.58 = 19,480.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,219.80x = 44,459.58 × 19,480.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,219.80x = 866,101,961.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,101,961.72/32,219.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,881.05

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