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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,744.56, 45,192.93 and 19,319.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,744.56, 45,192.93 and 19,319.13 is: 26,663.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,744.56 : 45,192.93 = 19,319.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,744.56/45,192.93 = 19,319.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,744.56x = 45,192.93 × 19,319.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,744.56x = 873,088,089.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,088,089.75/32,744.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,663.61

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