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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,794.52, 45,256.96 and 17,890.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,794.52, 45,256.96 and 17,890.52 is: 24,689.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,794.52 : 45,256.96 = 17,890.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,794.52/45,256.96 = 17,890.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,794.52x = 45,256.96 × 17,890.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,794.52x = 809,670,548.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,670,548.02/32,794.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,689.20

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