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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,980.33, 45,512.91 and 19,365.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,980.33, 45,512.91 and 19,365.74 is: 26,724.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,980.33 : 45,512.91 = 19,365.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,980.33/45,512.91 = 19,365.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,980.33x = 45,512.91 × 19,365.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,980.33x = 881,391,181.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,391,181.70/32,980.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,724.75

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