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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,455.22, 44,788.34 and 19,026.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,455.22, 44,788.34 and 19,026.68 is: 26,256.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,455.22 : 44,788.34 = 19,026.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,455.22/44,788.34 = 19,026.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,455.22x = 44,788.34 × 19,026.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,455.22x = 852,173,236.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,173,236.54/32,455.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,256.90

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