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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,031.68, 44,246.40 and 25,767.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,031.68, 44,246.40 and 25,767.68 is: 35,593.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,031.68 : 44,246.40 = 25,767.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,031.68/44,246.40 = 25,767.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,031.68x = 44,246.40 × 25,767.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,031.68x = 1,140,127,076.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,127,076.35/32,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,593.73

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