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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,952.02, 45,471.99 and 19,524.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,952.02, 45,471.99 and 19,524.51 is: 26,942.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,952.02 : 45,471.99 = 19,524.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,952.02/45,471.99 = 19,524.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,952.02x = 45,471.99 × 19,524.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,952.02x = 887,818,225.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,818,225.85/32,952.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,942.76

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