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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,788.34, 45,245.58 and 19,358.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,788.34, 45,245.58 and 19,358.90 is: 26,713.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,788.34 : 45,245.58 = 19,358.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,788.34/45,245.58 = 19,358.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,788.34x = 45,245.58 × 19,358.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,788.34x = 875,904,658.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,904,658.66/32,788.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,713.91

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