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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,792.74, 45,252.64 and 19,368.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,792.74, 45,252.64 and 19,368.34 is: 26,727.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,792.74 : 45,252.64 = 19,368.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,792.74/45,252.64 = 19,368.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,792.74x = 45,252.64 × 19,368.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,792.74x = 876,468,517.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,468,517.42/32,792.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,727.52

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