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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,952.67, 49,357.23 and 17,109.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,952.67, 49,357.23 and 17,109.91 is: 25,627.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,952.67 : 49,357.23 = 17,109.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,952.67/49,357.23 = 17,109.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,952.67x = 49,357.23 × 17,109.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,952.67x = 844,497,703.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,497,703.92/32,952.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,627.59

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