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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,922.60, 49,362.21 and 18,691.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,922.60, 49,362.21 and 18,691.44 is: 28,024.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,922.60 : 49,362.21 = 18,691.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,922.60/49,362.21 = 18,691.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,922.60x = 49,362.21 × 18,691.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,922.60x = 922,650,786.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,650,786.48/32,922.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,024.85

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