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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,476.28, 44,812.46 and 19,722.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,476.28, 44,812.46 and 19,722.83 is: 27,214.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,476.28 : 44,812.46 = 19,722.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,476.28/44,812.46 = 19,722.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,476.28x = 44,812.46 × 19,722.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,476.28x = 883,828,355.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,828,355.71/32,476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,214.59

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