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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,669.61, 49,004.43 and 9,296.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,669.61, 49,004.43 and 9,296.04 is: 13,944.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,669.61 : 49,004.43 = 9,296.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,669.61/49,004.43 = 9,296.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,669.61x = 49,004.43 × 9,296.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,669.61x = 455,547,141.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,547,141.46/32,669.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,944.06

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