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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,465.21, 44,794.35 and 19,718.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,465.21, 44,794.35 and 19,718.03 is: 27,206.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,465.21 : 44,794.35 = 19,718.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,465.21/44,794.35 = 19,718.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,465.21x = 44,794.35 × 19,718.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,465.21x = 883,256,449.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,256,449.12/32,465.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,206.25

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