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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,682.87, 45,110.05 and 19,946.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,682.87, 45,110.05 and 19,946.59 is: 27,530.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,682.87 : 45,110.05 = 19,946.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,682.87/45,110.05 = 19,946.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,682.87x = 45,110.05 × 19,946.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,682.87x = 899,791,372.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,791,372.36/32,682.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,530.98

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