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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,664.84, 48,998.88 and 9,292.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,664.84, 48,998.88 and 9,292.92 is: 13,939.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,664.84 : 48,998.88 = 9,292.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,664.84/48,998.88 = 9,292.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,664.84x = 48,998.88 × 9,292.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,664.84x = 455,342,671.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,342,671.93/32,664.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,939.84

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