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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,867.76, 49,155.24 and 29,193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,867.76, 49,155.24 and 29,193.84 is: 43,660.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,867.76 : 49,155.24 = 29,193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,867.76/49,155.24 = 29,193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,867.76x = 49,155.24 × 29,193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,867.76x = 1,435,030,211.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,030,211.72/32,867.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,660.72

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