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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,435.56, 44,754.30 and 19,695.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,435.56, 44,754.30 and 19,695.46 is: 27,175.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,435.56 : 44,754.30 = 19,695.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,435.56/44,754.30 = 19,695.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,435.56x = 44,754.30 × 19,695.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,435.56x = 881,456,525.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,456,525.48/32,435.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,175.62

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