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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,666.30, 48,926.55 and 25,246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,666.30, 48,926.55 and 25,246.70 is: 37,813.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,666.30 : 48,926.55 = 25,246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,666.30/48,926.55 = 25,246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,666.30x = 48,926.55 × 25,246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,666.30x = 1,235,233,929.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,233,929.89/32,666.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,813.71

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