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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,774.55, 45,234.78 and 19,345.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,774.55, 45,234.78 and 19,345.02 is: 26,699.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,774.55 : 45,234.78 = 19,345.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,774.55/45,234.78 = 19,345.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,774.55x = 45,234.78 × 19,345.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,774.55x = 875,067,723.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,067,723.80/32,774.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,699.61

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