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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,275.80, 44,530.97 and 19,533.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,275.80, 44,530.97 and 19,533.69 is: 26,950.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,275.80 : 44,530.97 = 19,533.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,275.80/44,530.97 = 19,533.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,275.80x = 44,530.97 × 19,533.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,275.80x = 869,854,065.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,854,065.71/32,275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,950.66

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