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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,954.36, 49,410.59 and 27,958.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,954.36, 49,410.59 and 27,958.46 is: 41,919.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,954.36 : 49,410.59 = 27,958.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,954.36/49,410.59 = 27,958.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,954.36x = 49,410.59 × 27,958.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,954.36x = 1,381,443,757.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,443,757.04/32,954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,919.91

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