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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,474.03, 44,809.35 and 19,720.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,474.03, 44,809.35 and 19,720.56 is: 27,211.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,474.03 : 44,809.35 = 19,720.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,474.03/44,809.35 = 19,720.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,474.03x = 44,809.35 × 19,720.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,474.03x = 883,665,680.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,665,680.25/32,474.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,211.46

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