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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,679.21, 49,026.72 and 9,305.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,679.21, 49,026.72 and 9,305.64 is: 13,960.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,679.21 : 49,026.72 = 9,305.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,679.21/49,026.72 = 9,305.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,679.21x = 49,026.72 × 9,305.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,679.21x = 456,225,006.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,225,006.70/32,679.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,960.71

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