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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,671.31, 45,079.47 and 19,237.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,671.31, 45,079.47 and 19,237.67 is: 26,543.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,671.31 : 45,079.47 = 19,237.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,671.31/45,079.47 = 19,237.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,671.31x = 45,079.47 × 19,237.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,671.31x = 867,223,742.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,223,742.24/32,671.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,543.89

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