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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,480.76, 44,823.44 and 17,576.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,480.76, 44,823.44 and 17,576.76 is: 24,255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,480.76 : 44,823.44 = 17,576.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,480.76/44,823.44 = 17,576.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,480.76x = 44,823.44 × 17,576.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,480.76x = 787,850,847.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,850,847.25/32,480.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,255.92

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