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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,869.92, 45,363.68 and 19,445.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,869.92, 45,363.68 and 19,445.49 is: 26,836.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,869.92 : 45,363.68 = 19,445.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,869.92/45,363.68 = 19,445.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,869.92x = 45,363.68 × 19,445.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,869.92x = 882,119,058.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,119,058.69/32,869.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,836.67

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