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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,470.26, 44,809.83 and 19,042.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,470.26, 44,809.83 and 19,042.62 is: 26,279.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,470.26 : 44,809.83 = 19,042.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,470.26/44,809.83 = 19,042.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,470.26x = 44,809.83 × 19,042.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,470.26x = 853,296,564.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,296,564.95/32,470.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,279.33

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