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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,103.02, 44,301.84 and 17,955.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,103.02, 44,301.84 and 17,955.84 is: 24,778.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,103.02 : 44,301.84 = 17,955.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,103.02/44,301.84 = 17,955.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,103.02x = 44,301.84 × 17,955.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,103.02x = 795,476,750.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,476,750.75/32,103.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,778.88

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