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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,835.16, 49,264.89 and 23,549.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,835.16, 49,264.89 and 23,549.32 is: 35,332.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,835.16 : 49,264.89 = 23,549.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,835.16/49,264.89 = 23,549.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,835.16x = 49,264.89 × 23,549.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,835.16x = 1,160,154,659.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,154,659.37/32,835.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,332.69

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