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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,480.44, 44,808.72 and 19,044.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,480.44, 44,808.72 and 19,044.88 is: 26,273.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,480.44 : 44,808.72 = 19,044.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,480.44/44,808.72 = 19,044.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,480.44x = 44,808.72 × 19,044.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,480.44x = 853,376,695.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,376,695.35/32,480.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,273.56

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