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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,789.93, 45,248.78 and 19,365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,789.93, 45,248.78 and 19,365.50 is: 26,723.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,789.93 : 45,248.78 = 19,365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,789.93/45,248.78 = 19,365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,789.93x = 45,248.78 × 19,365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,789.93x = 876,265,410.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,265,410.63/32,789.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,723.62

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