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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,809.03, 45,276.44 and 17,905.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,809.03, 45,276.44 and 17,905.03 is: 24,708.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,809.03 : 45,276.44 = 17,905.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,809.03/45,276.44 = 17,905.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,809.03x = 45,276.44 × 17,905.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,809.03x = 810,675,790.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,675,790.11/32,809.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,708.93

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