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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,652.62, 45,070.80 and 19,222.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,652.62, 45,070.80 and 19,222.82 is: 26,533.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,652.62 : 45,070.80 = 19,222.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,652.62/45,070.80 = 19,222.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,652.62x = 45,070.80 × 19,222.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,652.62x = 866,387,875.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,387,875.66/32,652.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,533.49

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