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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,630.75, 45,030.48 and 17,726.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,630.75, 45,030.48 and 17,726.75 is: 24,462.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,630.75 : 45,030.48 = 17,726.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,630.75/45,030.48 = 17,726.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,630.75x = 45,030.48 × 17,726.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,630.75x = 798,244,061.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,244,061.34/32,630.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,462.94

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