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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,747.92, 45,192.11 and 17,843.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,747.92, 45,192.11 and 17,843.92 is: 24,624.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,747.92 : 45,192.11 = 17,843.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,747.92/45,192.11 = 17,843.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,747.92x = 45,192.11 × 17,843.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,747.92x = 806,404,193.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,404,193.27/32,747.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,624.59

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