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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,610.56, 45,002.40 and 17,706.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,610.56, 45,002.40 and 17,706.56 is: 24,434.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,610.56 : 45,002.40 = 17,706.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,610.56/45,002.40 = 17,706.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,610.56x = 45,002.40 × 17,706.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,610.56x = 796,837,695.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,837,695.74/32,610.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,434.96

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