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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,910.91, 45,417.00 and 17,803.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,910.91, 45,417.00 and 17,803.52 is: 24,568.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,910.91 : 45,417.00 = 17,803.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,910.91/45,417.00 = 17,803.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,910.91x = 45,417.00 × 17,803.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,910.91x = 808,582,477.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,582,477.83/32,910.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,568.83

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