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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,699.66, 45,125.81 and 19,097.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,699.66, 45,125.81 and 19,097.21 is: 26,354.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,699.66 : 45,125.81 = 19,097.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,699.66/45,125.81 = 19,097.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,699.66x = 45,125.81 × 19,097.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,699.66x = 861,776,748.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,776,748.88/32,699.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,354.31

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