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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,636.99, 45,023.85 and 19,199.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,636.99, 45,023.85 and 19,199.70 is: 26,486.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,636.99 : 45,023.85 = 19,199.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,636.99/45,023.85 = 19,199.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,636.99x = 45,023.85 × 19,199.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,636.99x = 864,444,412.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,444,412.85/32,636.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,486.64

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