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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,749.44, 45,193.56 and 19,321.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,749.44, 45,193.56 and 19,321.44 is: 26,663.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,749.44 : 45,193.56 = 19,321.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,749.44/45,193.56 = 19,321.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,749.44x = 45,193.56 × 19,321.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,749.44x = 873,204,657.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,204,657.93/32,749.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,663.19

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