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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,825.28, 45,302.22 and 19,400.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,825.28, 45,302.22 and 19,400.88 is: 26,775.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,825.28 : 45,302.22 = 19,400.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,825.28/45,302.22 = 19,400.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,825.28x = 45,302.22 × 19,400.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,825.28x = 878,902,933.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,902,933.95/32,825.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,775.18

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