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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,910.94, 49,378.78 and 19,591.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,910.94, 49,378.78 and 19,591.61 is: 29,394.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,910.94 : 49,378.78 = 19,591.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,910.94/49,378.78 = 19,591.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,910.94x = 49,378.78 × 19,591.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,910.94x = 967,409,577.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,409,577.63/32,910.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,394.77

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