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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,655.24, 45,063.81 and 19,227.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,655.24, 45,063.81 and 19,227.06 is: 26,533.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,655.24 : 45,063.81 = 19,227.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,655.24/45,063.81 = 19,227.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,655.24x = 45,063.81 × 19,227.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,655.24x = 866,444,578.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,444,578.70/32,655.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,533.09

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