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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,495.36, 44,824.88 and 19,565.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,495.36, 44,824.88 and 19,565.64 is: 26,989.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,495.36 : 44,824.88 = 19,565.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,495.36/44,824.88 = 19,565.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,495.36x = 44,824.88 × 19,565.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,495.36x = 877,027,367.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,027,367.30/32,495.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,989.31

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