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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,997.16, 45,283.61 and 32,763.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,997.16, 45,283.61 and 32,763.88 is: 44,963.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,997.16 : 45,283.61 = 32,763.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,997.16/45,283.61 = 32,763.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,997.16x = 45,283.61 × 32,763.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,997.16x = 1,483,666,764.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,666,764.01/32,997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,963.47

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