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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,677.84, 45,104.64 and 19,256.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,677.84, 45,104.64 and 19,256.84 is: 26,579.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,677.84 : 45,104.64 = 19,256.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,677.84/45,104.64 = 19,256.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,677.84x = 45,104.64 × 19,256.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,677.84x = 868,572,835.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,572,835.74/32,677.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,579.87

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