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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,665.92, 44,994.96 and 25,579.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,665.92, 44,994.96 and 25,579.68 is: 35,234.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,665.92 : 44,994.96 = 25,579.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,665.92/44,994.96 = 25,579.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,665.92x = 44,994.96 × 25,579.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,665.92x = 1,150,956,678.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,956,678.41/32,665.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,234.17

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