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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,974.06, 45,504.13 and 17,867.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,974.06, 45,504.13 and 17,867.11 is: 24,656.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,974.06 : 45,504.13 = 17,867.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,974.06/45,504.13 = 17,867.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,974.06x = 45,504.13 × 17,867.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,974.06x = 813,027,296.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,027,296.16/32,974.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,656.57

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