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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,432.22, 44,756.73 and 19,003.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,432.22, 44,756.73 and 19,003.86 is: 26,225.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,432.22 : 44,756.73 = 19,003.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,432.22/44,756.73 = 19,003.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,432.22x = 44,756.73 × 19,003.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,432.22x = 850,550,630.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,550,630.98/32,432.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,225.48

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