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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,674.12, 49,017.66 and 15,132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,674.12, 49,017.66 and 15,132.76 is: 22,702.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,674.12 : 49,017.66 = 15,132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,674.12/49,017.66 = 15,132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,674.12x = 49,017.66 × 15,132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,674.12x = 741,772,484.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,772,484.54/32,674.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,702.14

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