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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,910.82, 45,416.97 and 17,803.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,910.82, 45,416.97 and 17,803.45 is: 24,568.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,910.82 : 45,416.97 = 17,803.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,910.82/45,416.97 = 17,803.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,910.82x = 45,416.97 × 17,803.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,910.82x = 808,578,754.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,578,754.55/32,910.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,568.78

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