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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,783.64, 45,203.99 and 26,945.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,783.64, 45,203.99 and 26,945.97 is: 37,154.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,783.64 : 45,203.99 = 26,945.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,783.64/45,203.99 = 26,945.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,783.64x = 45,203.99 × 26,945.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,783.64x = 1,218,065,223.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,065,223.69/32,783.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,154.67

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