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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,671.16, 45,084.40 and 19,239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,671.16, 45,084.40 and 19,239.36 is: 26,549.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,671.16 : 45,084.40 = 19,239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,671.16/45,084.40 = 19,239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,671.16x = 45,084.40 × 19,239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,671.16x = 867,395,001.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,395,001.98/32,671.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,549.26

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