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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,449.72, 44,795.64 and 19,019.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,449.72, 44,795.64 and 19,019.20 is: 26,255.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,449.72 : 44,795.64 = 19,019.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,449.72/44,795.64 = 19,019.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,449.72x = 44,795.64 × 19,019.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,449.72x = 851,977,236.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,977,236.29/32,449.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,255.30

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