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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,953.19, 45,475.11 and 17,845.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,953.19, 45,475.11 and 17,845.47 is: 24,626.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,953.19 : 45,475.11 = 17,845.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,953.19/45,475.11 = 17,845.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,953.19x = 45,475.11 × 17,845.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,953.19x = 811,524,711.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,524,711.25/32,953.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,626.59

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