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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,634.59, 45,035.68 and 19,887.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,634.59, 45,035.68 and 19,887.76 is: 27,445.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,634.59 : 45,035.68 = 19,887.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,634.59/45,035.68 = 19,887.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,634.59x = 45,035.68 × 19,887.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,634.59x = 895,658,795.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,658,795.28/32,634.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,445.08

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