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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,867.52, 49,314.66 and 15,326.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,867.52, 49,314.66 and 15,326.55 is: 22,996.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,867.52 : 49,314.66 = 15,326.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,867.52/49,314.66 = 15,326.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,867.52x = 49,314.66 × 15,326.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,867.52x = 755,823,602.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,823,602.22/32,867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,996.06

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