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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,595.25, 44,981.49 and 17,691.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,595.25, 44,981.49 and 17,691.25 is: 24,413.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,595.25 : 44,981.49 = 17,691.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,595.25/44,981.49 = 17,691.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,595.25x = 44,981.49 × 17,691.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,595.25x = 795,778,784.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,778,784.96/32,595.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,413.95

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