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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,767.62, 45,219.21 and 17,863.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,767.62, 45,219.21 and 17,863.62 is: 24,651.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,767.62 : 45,219.21 = 17,863.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,767.62/45,219.21 = 17,863.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,767.62x = 45,219.21 × 17,863.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,767.62x = 807,778,784.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,778,784.14/32,767.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,651.74

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