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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,763.74, 49,157.96 and 19,625.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,763.74, 49,157.96 and 19,625.54 is: 29,445.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,763.74 : 49,157.96 = 19,625.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,763.74/49,157.96 = 19,625.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,763.74x = 49,157.96 × 19,625.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,763.74x = 964,751,166.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,751,166.38/32,763.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,445.70

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