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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,510.64, 44,864.66 and 17,606.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,510.64, 44,864.66 and 17,606.64 is: 24,297.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,510.64 : 44,864.66 = 17,606.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,510.64/44,864.66 = 17,606.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,510.64x = 44,864.66 × 17,606.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,510.64x = 789,915,917.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,915,917.34/32,510.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,297.15

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