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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,337.72, 67,959.72 and 32,826.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,337.72, 67,959.72 and 32,826.72 is: 49,206.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,337.72 : 67,959.72 = 32,826.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,337.72/67,959.72 = 32,826.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,337.72x = 67,959.72 × 32,826.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,337.72x = 2,230,894,699.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,894,699.72/45,337.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,206.15

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