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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,711.73, 49,033.93 and 13,004.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,711.73, 49,033.93 and 13,004.25 is: 19,492.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,711.73 : 49,033.93 = 13,004.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,711.73/49,033.93 = 13,004.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,711.73x = 49,033.93 × 13,004.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,711.73x = 637,649,174.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,649,174.01/32,711.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,492.99

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