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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,766.72, 45,193.68 and 25,679.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,766.72, 45,193.68 and 25,679.04 is: 35,417.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,766.72 : 45,193.68 = 25,679.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,766.72/45,193.68 = 25,679.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,766.72x = 45,193.68 × 25,679.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,766.72x = 1,160,530,316.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,530,316.47/32,766.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,417.96

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