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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,675.82, 45,075.98 and 21,351.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,675.82, 45,075.98 and 21,351.94 is: 29,454.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,675.82 : 45,075.98 = 21,351.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,675.82/45,075.98 = 21,351.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,675.82x = 45,075.98 × 21,351.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,675.82x = 962,459,620.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,459,620.40/32,675.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,454.80

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