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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,905.13, 49,362.80 and 10,713.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,905.13, 49,362.80 and 10,713.29 is: 16,071.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,905.13 : 49,362.80 = 10,713.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,905.13/49,362.80 = 10,713.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,905.13x = 49,362.80 × 10,713.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,905.13x = 528,837,691.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,837,691.23/32,905.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,071.59

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