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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,010.63, 44,174.67 and 17,670.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,010.63, 44,174.67 and 17,670.45 is: 24,385.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,010.63 : 44,174.67 = 17,670.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,010.63/44,174.67 = 17,670.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,010.63x = 44,174.67 × 17,670.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,010.63x = 780,586,396.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,586,396.89/32,010.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,385.23

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