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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,672.31, 45,080.85 and 19,238.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,672.31, 45,080.85 and 19,238.67 is: 26,545.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,672.31 : 45,080.85 = 19,238.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,672.31/45,080.85 = 19,238.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,672.31x = 45,080.85 × 19,238.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,672.31x = 867,295,596.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,295,596.47/32,672.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,545.28

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