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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,946.59, 45,464.50 and 19,332.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,946.59, 45,464.50 and 19,332.81 is: 26,678.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,946.59 : 45,464.50 = 19,332.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,946.59/45,464.50 = 19,332.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,946.59x = 45,464.50 × 19,332.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,946.59x = 878,956,455.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,956,455.66/32,946.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,678.22

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