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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,794.08, 45,255.68 and 17,890.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,794.08, 45,255.68 and 17,890.08 is: 24,688.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,794.08 : 45,255.68 = 17,890.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,794.08/45,255.68 = 17,890.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,794.08x = 45,255.68 × 17,890.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,794.08x = 809,627,735.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,627,735.65/32,794.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,688.23

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