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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,773.54, 49,176.64 and 15,004.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,773.54, 49,176.64 and 15,004.17 is: 22,513.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,773.54 : 49,176.64 = 15,004.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,773.54/49,176.64 = 15,004.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,773.54x = 49,176.64 × 15,004.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,773.54x = 737,854,666.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,854,666.59/32,773.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,513.73

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