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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,654.97, 45,029.65 and 24,174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,654.97, 45,029.65 and 24,174.88 is: 33,336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,654.97 : 45,029.65 = 24,174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,654.97/45,029.65 = 24,174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,654.97x = 45,029.65 × 24,174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,654.97x = 1,088,586,385.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,586,385.19/32,654.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,336.01

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