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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,659.04, 45,069.44 and 17,755.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,659.04, 45,069.44 and 17,755.04 is: 24,501.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,659.04 : 45,069.44 = 17,755.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,659.04/45,069.44 = 17,755.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,659.04x = 45,069.44 × 17,755.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,659.04x = 800,209,709.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,209,709.98/32,659.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,501.94

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