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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,788.68, 45,247.06 and 19,364.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,788.68, 45,247.06 and 19,364.25 is: 26,721.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,788.68 : 45,247.06 = 19,364.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,788.68/45,247.06 = 19,364.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,788.68x = 45,247.06 × 19,364.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,788.68x = 876,175,381.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,175,381.61/32,788.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,721.89

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