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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,800.14, 45,292.77 and 25,714.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,800.14, 45,292.77 and 25,714.26 is: 35,508.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,800.14 : 45,292.77 = 25,714.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,800.14/45,292.77 = 25,714.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,800.14x = 45,292.77 × 25,714.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,800.14x = 1,164,670,063.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,670,063.90/32,800.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,508.08

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