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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,990.94, 45,521.73 and 19,565.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,990.94, 45,521.73 and 19,565.50 is: 26,996.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,990.94 : 45,521.73 = 19,565.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,990.94/45,521.73 = 19,565.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,990.94x = 45,521.73 × 19,565.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,990.94x = 890,655,180.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,655,180.71/32,990.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,996.96

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