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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,464.13, 44,800.58 and 17,560.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,464.13, 44,800.58 and 17,560.13 is: 24,233.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,464.13 : 44,800.58 = 17,560.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,464.13/44,800.58 = 17,560.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,464.13x = 44,800.58 × 17,560.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,464.13x = 786,703,828.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,703,828.77/32,464.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,233.02

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