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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,954.99, 45,477.52 and 17,847.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,954.99, 45,477.52 and 17,847.27 is: 24,629.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,954.99 : 45,477.52 = 17,847.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,954.99/45,477.52 = 17,847.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,954.99x = 45,477.52 × 17,847.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,954.99x = 811,649,533.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,649,533.75/32,954.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,629.04

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