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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,899.22, 49,321.14 and 13,167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,899.22, 49,321.14 and 13,167 is: 19,739.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,899.22 : 49,321.14 = 13,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,899.22/49,321.14 = 13,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,899.22x = 49,321.14 × 13,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,899.22x = 649,411,450.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,411,450.38/32,899.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,739.42

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