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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,671.26, 45,112.76 and 26,622.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,671.26, 45,112.76 and 26,622.30 is: 36,760.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,671.26 : 45,112.76 = 26,622.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,671.26/45,112.76 = 26,622.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,671.26x = 45,112.76 × 26,622.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,671.26x = 1,201,005,566.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,005,566.44/32,671.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,760.31

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