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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,994.28, 45,530.96 and 19,557.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,994.28, 45,530.96 and 19,557.56 is: 26,988.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,994.28 : 45,530.96 = 19,557.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,994.28/45,530.96 = 19,557.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,994.28x = 45,530.96 × 19,557.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,994.28x = 890,474,482.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,474,482.06/32,994.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,988.75

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