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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,969.23, 45,496.22 and 19,355.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,969.23, 45,496.22 and 19,355.42 is: 26,709.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,969.23 : 45,496.22 = 19,355.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,969.23/45,496.22 = 19,355.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,969.23x = 45,496.22 × 19,355.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,969.23x = 880,598,463.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,598,463.48/32,969.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,709.71

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