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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,622.41, 45,008.40 and 19,196.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,622.41, 45,008.40 and 19,196.96 is: 26,485.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,622.41 : 45,008.40 = 19,196.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,622.41/45,008.40 = 19,196.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,622.41x = 45,008.40 × 19,196.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,622.41x = 864,024,566.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,024,566.99/32,622.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,485.61

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