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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,949.91, 45,465.73 and 19,519.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,949.91, 45,465.73 and 19,519.03 is: 26,933.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,949.91 : 45,465.73 = 19,519.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,949.91/45,465.73 = 19,519.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,949.91x = 45,465.73 × 19,519.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,949.91x = 887,446,947.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,446,947.84/32,949.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,933.21

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