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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,456.70, 44,790.57 and 19,035.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,456.70, 44,790.57 and 19,035.90 is: 26,269.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,456.70 : 44,790.57 = 19,035.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,456.70/44,790.57 = 19,035.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,456.70x = 44,790.57 × 19,035.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,456.70x = 852,628,811.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,628,811.46/32,456.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,269.73

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