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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,110.63, 44,312.72 and 17,963.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,110.63, 44,312.72 and 17,963.47 is: 24,789.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,110.63 : 44,312.72 = 17,963.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,110.63/44,312.72 = 17,963.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,110.63x = 44,312.72 × 17,963.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,110.63x = 796,010,282.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,010,282.96/32,110.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,789.62

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