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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,835.69, 49,273.46 and 13,112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,835.69, 49,273.46 and 13,112.60 is: 19,676.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,835.69 : 49,273.46 = 13,112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,835.69/49,273.46 = 13,112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,835.69x = 49,273.46 × 13,112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,835.69x = 646,102,859.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,102,859.67/32,835.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,676.85

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