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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,470.44, 44,794.98 and 19,034.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,470.44, 44,794.98 and 19,034.88 is: 26,259.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,470.44 : 44,794.98 = 19,034.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,470.44/44,794.98 = 19,034.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,470.44x = 44,794.98 × 19,034.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,470.44x = 852,667,068.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,667,068.90/32,470.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,259.79

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