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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,645.30, 45,049.87 and 19,035.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,645.30, 45,049.87 and 19,035.88 is: 26,269.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,645.30 : 45,049.87 = 19,035.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,645.30/45,049.87 = 19,035.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,645.30x = 45,049.87 × 19,035.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,645.30x = 857,563,919.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,563,919.34/32,645.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,269.14

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