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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,485.02, 44,816.88 and 19,733.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,485.02, 44,816.88 and 19,733.67 is: 27,224.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,485.02 : 44,816.88 = 19,733.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,485.02/44,816.88 = 19,733.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,485.02x = 44,816.88 × 19,733.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,485.02x = 884,401,520.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,401,520.35/32,485.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,224.90

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