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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,833.08, 49,251.06 and 12,045.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,833.08, 49,251.06 and 12,045.24 is: 18,068.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,833.08 : 49,251.06 = 12,045.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,833.08/49,251.06 = 12,045.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,833.08x = 49,251.06 × 12,045.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,833.08x = 593,240,837.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,240,837.95/32,833.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,068.39

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