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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,671.07, 45,079.13 and 19,237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,671.07, 45,079.13 and 19,237.42 is: 26,543.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,671.07 : 45,079.13 = 19,237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,671.07/45,079.13 = 19,237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,671.07x = 45,079.13 × 19,237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,671.07x = 867,205,835.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,205,835.46/32,671.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,543.54

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