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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,954.28, 49,437.78 and 10,761.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,954.28, 49,437.78 and 10,761.69 is: 16,144.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,954.28 : 49,437.78 = 10,761.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,954.28/49,437.78 = 10,761.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,954.28x = 49,437.78 × 10,761.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,954.28x = 532,034,062.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,034,062.65/32,954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,144.61

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