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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,869.67, 49,307.22 and 10,682.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,869.67, 49,307.22 and 10,682.55 is: 16,024.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,869.67 : 49,307.22 = 10,682.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,869.67/49,307.22 = 10,682.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,869.67x = 49,307.22 × 10,682.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,869.67x = 526,726,843.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,726,843.01/32,869.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,024.71

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