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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,994.12, 45,530.70 and 19,557.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,994.12, 45,530.70 and 19,557.44 is: 26,988.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,994.12 : 45,530.70 = 19,557.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,994.12/45,530.70 = 19,557.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,994.12x = 45,530.70 × 19,557.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,994.12x = 890,463,933.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,463,933.41/32,994.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,988.56

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