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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,666.08, 49,027.56 and 18,654.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,666.08, 49,027.56 and 18,654.16 is: 27,997.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,666.08 : 49,027.56 = 18,654.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,666.08/49,027.56 = 18,654.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,666.08x = 49,027.56 × 18,654.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,666.08x = 914,567,948.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,567,948.65/32,666.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,997.48

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