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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,749.79, 45,192.74 and 19,325.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,749.79, 45,192.74 and 19,325.25 is: 26,667.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,749.79 : 45,192.74 = 19,325.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,749.79/45,192.74 = 19,325.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,749.79x = 45,192.74 × 19,325.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,749.79x = 873,360,902.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,360,902.06/32,749.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,667.68

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