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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,431.73, 44,766.90 and 19,007.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,431.73, 44,766.90 and 19,007.33 is: 26,236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,431.73 : 44,766.90 = 19,007.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,431.73/44,766.90 = 19,007.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,431.73x = 44,766.90 × 19,007.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,431.73x = 850,899,017.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,899,017.54/32,431.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,236.63

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