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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,080.35, 44,264.55 and 17,930.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,080.35, 44,264.55 and 17,930.46 is: 24,740.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,080.35 : 44,264.55 = 17,930.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,080.35/44,264.55 = 17,930.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,080.35x = 44,264.55 × 17,930.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,080.35x = 793,683,743.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,683,743.19/32,080.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,740.50

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