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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,707.13, 49,078.41 and 25,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,707.13, 49,078.41 and 25,326 is: 38,002.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,707.13 : 49,078.41 = 25,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,707.13/49,078.41 = 25,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,707.13x = 49,078.41 × 25,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,707.13x = 1,242,959,716.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,959,716.69/32,707.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,002.72

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