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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,765.93, 45,186.97 and 24,289.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,765.93, 45,186.97 and 24,289.16 is: 33,496.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,765.93 : 45,186.97 = 24,289.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,765.93/45,186.97 = 24,289.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,765.93x = 45,186.97 × 24,289.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,765.93x = 1,097,553,687.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,553,687.57/32,765.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,496.80

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