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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,763.18, 49,109.73 and 16,952.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,763.18, 49,109.73 and 16,952.28 is: 25,410.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,763.18 : 49,109.73 = 16,952.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,763.18/49,109.73 = 16,952.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,763.18x = 49,109.73 × 16,952.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,763.18x = 832,521,893.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,521,893.68/32,763.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,410.29

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