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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,703.94, 45,140.06 and 19,284.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,703.94, 45,140.06 and 19,284.13 is: 26,617.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,703.94 : 45,140.06 = 19,284.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,703.94/45,140.06 = 19,284.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,703.94x = 45,140.06 × 19,284.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,703.94x = 870,486,785.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,486,785.25/32,703.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,617.18

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