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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,866.01, 49,313.59 and 24,424.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,866.01, 49,313.59 and 24,424.19 is: 36,647.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,866.01 : 49,313.59 = 24,424.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,866.01/49,313.59 = 24,424.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,866.01x = 49,313.59 × 24,424.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,866.01x = 1,204,444,491.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,444,491.74/32,866.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,647.12

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