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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,670.61, 49,005.93 and 9,297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,670.61, 49,005.93 and 9,297.04 is: 13,945.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,670.61 : 49,005.93 = 9,297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,670.61/49,005.93 = 9,297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,670.61x = 49,005.93 × 9,297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,670.61x = 455,610,091.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,610,091.45/32,670.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,945.56

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