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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,364.96, 44,641.44 and 19,795.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,364.96, 44,641.44 and 19,795.92 is: 27,304.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,364.96 : 44,641.44 = 19,795.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,364.96/44,641.44 = 19,795.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,364.96x = 44,641.44 × 19,795.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,364.96x = 883,718,374.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,718,374.92/32,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,304.79

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