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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,649.24, 45,055.53 and 19,221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,649.24, 45,055.53 and 19,221.06 is: 26,524.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,649.24 : 45,055.53 = 19,221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,649.24/45,055.53 = 19,221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,649.24x = 45,055.53 × 19,221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,649.24x = 866,015,045.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,015,045.46/32,649.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,524.81

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