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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.04, 44,246.90 and 17,915.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.04, 44,246.90 and 17,915.90 is: 24,723.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.04 : 44,246.90 = 17,915.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.04/44,246.90 = 17,915.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.04x = 44,246.90 × 17,915.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.04x = 792,722,859.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,722,859.27/32,063.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,723.88

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