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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,364.93, 44,664.70 and 17,828.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,364.93, 44,664.70 and 17,828.47 is: 24,603.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,364.93 : 44,664.70 = 17,828.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,364.93/44,664.70 = 17,828.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,364.93x = 44,664.70 × 17,828.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,364.93x = 796,303,040.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,303,040.69/32,364.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,603.89

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