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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,880.48, 45,376.74 and 19,459.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,880.48, 45,376.74 and 19,459.44 is: 26,855.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,880.48 : 45,376.74 = 19,459.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,880.48/45,376.74 = 19,459.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,880.48x = 45,376.74 × 19,459.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,880.48x = 883,005,949.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,005,949.43/32,880.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,855.02

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