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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,439.74, 44,762.83 and 19,007.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,439.74, 44,762.83 and 19,007.91 is: 26,228.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,439.74 : 44,762.83 = 19,007.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,439.74/44,762.83 = 19,007.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,439.74x = 44,762.83 × 19,007.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,439.74x = 850,847,796.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,847,796.47/32,439.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,228.57

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