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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,806.13, 49,216.48 and 12,029.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,806.13, 49,216.48 and 12,029.63 is: 18,047.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,806.13 : 49,216.48 = 12,029.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,806.13/49,216.48 = 12,029.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,806.13x = 49,216.48 × 12,029.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,806.13x = 592,055,768.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,055,768.15/32,806.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,047.11

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