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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,787.68, 45,245.68 and 19,363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,787.68, 45,245.68 and 19,363.25 is: 26,720.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,787.68 : 45,245.68 = 19,363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,787.68/45,245.68 = 19,363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,787.68x = 45,245.68 × 19,363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,787.68x = 876,103,477.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,103,477.97/32,787.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,720.51

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