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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,977.99, 45,508.68 and 19,365.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,977.99, 45,508.68 and 19,365.82 is: 26,724.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,977.99 : 45,508.68 = 19,365.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,977.99/45,508.68 = 19,365.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,977.99x = 45,508.68 × 19,365.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,977.99x = 881,312,905.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,312,905.32/32,977.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,724.28

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