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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,646.96, 45,068.13 and 19,213.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,646.96, 45,068.13 and 19,213.92 is: 26,524.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,646.96 : 45,068.13 = 19,213.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,646.96/45,068.13 = 19,213.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,646.96x = 45,068.13 × 19,213.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,646.96x = 865,935,444.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,935,444.37/32,646.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,524.23

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