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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,920.03, 49,381.44 and 12,933.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,920.03, 49,381.44 and 12,933.85 is: 19,401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,920.03 : 49,381.44 = 12,933.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,920.03/49,381.44 = 12,933.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,920.03x = 49,381.44 × 12,933.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,920.03x = 638,691,970.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,691,970.20/32,920.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,401.32

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