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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,742.58, 45,176.88 and 19,122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,742.58, 45,176.88 and 19,122.90 is: 26,385.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,742.58 : 45,176.88 = 19,122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,742.58/45,176.88 = 19,122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,742.58x = 45,176.88 × 19,122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,742.58x = 863,912,958.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,912,958.55/32,742.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,385.00

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