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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,893.62, 49,352.82 and 19,755.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,893.62, 49,352.82 and 19,755.15 is: 29,640.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,893.62 : 49,352.82 = 19,755.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,893.62/49,352.82 = 19,755.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,893.62x = 49,352.82 × 19,755.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,893.62x = 974,972,362.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,972,362.02/32,893.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,640.17

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