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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,510.61, 44,847.81 and 19,072.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,510.61, 44,847.81 and 19,072.85 is: 26,310.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,510.61 : 44,847.81 = 19,072.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,510.61/44,847.81 = 19,072.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,510.61x = 44,847.81 × 19,072.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,510.61x = 855,375,328.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,375,328.72/32,510.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,310.65

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