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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,930.94, 45,444.76 and 17,823.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,930.94, 45,444.76 and 17,823.64 is: 24,596.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,930.94 : 45,444.76 = 17,823.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,930.94/45,444.76 = 17,823.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,930.94x = 45,444.76 × 17,823.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,930.94x = 809,991,042.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,991,042.13/32,930.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,596.66

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