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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,700.11, 45,127.63 and 19,271.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,700.11, 45,127.63 and 19,271.93 is: 26,596.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,700.11 : 45,127.63 = 19,271.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,700.11/45,127.63 = 19,271.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,700.11x = 45,127.63 × 19,271.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,700.11x = 869,696,526.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,696,526.43/32,700.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,596.13

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