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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,675.91, 45,071.26 and 25,950.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,675.91, 45,071.26 and 25,950.88 is: 35,795.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,675.91 : 45,071.26 = 25,950.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,675.91/45,071.26 = 25,950.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,675.91x = 45,071.26 × 25,950.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,675.91x = 1,169,638,859.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,638,859.71/32,675.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,795.14

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