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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,632.44, 45,041.64 and 19,208.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,632.44, 45,041.64 and 19,208.02 is: 26,512.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,632.44 : 45,041.64 = 19,208.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,632.44/45,041.64 = 19,208.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,632.44x = 45,041.64 × 19,208.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,632.44x = 865,160,721.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,160,721.95/32,632.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,512.29

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