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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,886.09, 49,336.44 and 15,346.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,886.09, 49,336.44 and 15,346.35 is: 23,022.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,886.09 : 49,336.44 = 15,346.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,886.09/49,336.44 = 15,346.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,886.09x = 49,336.44 × 15,346.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,886.09x = 757,134,275.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,134,275.99/32,886.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,022.93

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