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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,907.05, 45,411.56 and 17,799.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,907.05, 45,411.56 and 17,799.67 is: 24,563.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,907.05 : 45,411.56 = 17,799.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,907.05/45,411.56 = 17,799.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,907.05x = 45,411.56 × 17,799.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,907.05x = 808,310,579.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,310,579.66/32,907.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,563.45

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