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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,767.43, 49,071.54 and 18,684.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,767.43, 49,071.54 and 18,684.96 is: 27,982.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,767.43 : 49,071.54 = 18,684.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,767.43/49,071.54 = 18,684.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,767.43x = 49,071.54 × 18,684.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,767.43x = 916,899,762.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,899,762.04/32,767.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,982.05

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