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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,907.26, 49,290.06 and 18,827.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,907.26, 49,290.06 and 18,827.76 is: 28,201.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,907.26 : 49,290.06 = 18,827.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,907.26/49,290.06 = 18,827.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,907.26x = 49,290.06 × 18,827.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,907.26x = 928,021,420.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,021,420.07/32,907.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,201.11

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