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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,898.48, 45,414.93 and 19,284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,898.48, 45,414.93 and 19,284.68 is: 26,621.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,898.48 : 45,414.93 = 19,284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,898.48/45,414.93 = 19,284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,898.48x = 45,414.93 × 19,284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,898.48x = 875,812,165.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,812,165.20/32,898.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,621.66

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