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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,795.36, 45,247.92 and 19,367.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,795.36, 45,247.92 and 19,367.72 is: 26,721.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,795.36 : 45,247.92 = 19,367.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,795.36/45,247.92 = 19,367.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,795.36x = 45,247.92 × 19,367.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,795.36x = 876,349,045.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,349,045.14/32,795.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,721.74

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