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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,452.28, 44,784.73 and 19,033.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,452.28, 44,784.73 and 19,033.22 is: 26,266.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,452.28 : 44,784.73 = 19,033.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,452.28/44,784.73 = 19,033.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,452.28x = 44,784.73 × 19,033.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,452.28x = 852,397,618.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,397,618.73/32,452.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,266.19

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