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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,652.18, 49,027.47 and 18,628.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,652.18, 49,027.47 and 18,628.05 is: 27,970.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,652.18 : 49,027.47 = 18,628.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,652.18/49,027.47 = 18,628.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,652.18x = 49,027.47 × 18,628.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,652.18x = 913,286,162.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,286,162.53/32,652.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,970.14

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