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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,779.05, 45,223.43 and 19,343.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,779.05, 45,223.43 and 19,343.58 is: 26,687.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,779.05 : 45,223.43 = 19,343.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,779.05/45,223.43 = 19,343.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,779.05x = 45,223.43 × 19,343.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,779.05x = 874,782,939.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,782,939.36/32,779.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,687.26

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