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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,666.94, 48,852.81 and 25,169.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,666.94, 48,852.81 and 25,169.58 is: 37,640.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,666.94 : 48,852.81 = 25,169.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,666.94/48,852.81 = 25,169.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,666.94x = 48,852.81 × 25,169.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,666.94x = 1,229,604,709.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,604,709.52/32,666.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,640.65

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