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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,480.29, 44,819.83 and 19,049.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,480.29, 44,819.83 and 19,049.07 is: 26,285.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,480.29 : 44,819.83 = 19,049.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,480.29/44,819.83 = 19,049.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,480.29x = 44,819.83 × 19,049.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,480.29x = 853,776,270.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,776,270.94/32,480.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,285.98

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