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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,933.79, 45,432.90 and 31,660.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,933.79, 45,432.90 and 31,660.74 is: 43,676.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,933.79 : 45,432.90 = 31,660.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,933.79/45,432.90 = 31,660.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,933.79x = 45,432.90 × 31,660.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,933.79x = 1,438,439,234.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,439,234.35/32,933.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,676.70

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