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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,907.08, 45,411.66 and 17,799.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,907.08, 45,411.66 and 17,799.77 is: 24,563.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,907.08 : 45,411.66 = 17,799.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,907.08/45,411.66 = 17,799.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,907.08x = 45,411.66 × 17,799.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,907.08x = 808,317,103.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,317,103.32/32,907.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,563.62

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