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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,578.74, 44,958.92 and 19,150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,578.74, 44,958.92 and 19,150.56 is: 26,427.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,578.74 : 44,958.92 = 19,150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,578.74/44,958.92 = 19,150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,578.74x = 44,958.92 × 19,150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,578.74x = 860,988,399.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,988,399.24/32,578.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,427.92

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