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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,667.67, 45,059.88 and 25,942.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,667.67, 45,059.88 and 25,942.63 is: 35,783.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,667.67 : 45,059.88 = 25,942.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,667.67/45,059.88 = 25,942.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,667.67x = 45,059.88 × 25,942.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,667.67x = 1,168,971,794.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,971,794.68/32,667.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,783.75

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