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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,958.81, 45,483.21 and 19,536.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,958.81, 45,483.21 and 19,536.66 is: 26,960.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,958.81 : 45,483.21 = 19,536.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,958.81/45,483.21 = 19,536.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,958.81x = 45,483.21 × 19,536.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,958.81x = 888,590,009.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,590,009.48/32,958.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,960.62

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