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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,967.50, 45,441.92 and 25,784.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,967.50, 45,441.92 and 25,784.68 is: 35,541.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,967.50 : 45,441.92 = 25,784.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,967.50/45,441.92 = 25,784.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,967.50x = 45,441.92 × 25,784.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,967.50x = 1,171,705,365.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,705,365.79/32,967.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,541.23

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