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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,667.92, 45,081.68 and 19,921.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,667.92, 45,081.68 and 19,921.08 is: 27,491.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,667.92 : 45,081.68 = 19,921.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,667.92/45,081.68 = 19,921.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,667.92x = 45,081.68 × 19,921.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,667.92x = 898,075,753.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,075,753.81/32,667.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,491.06

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