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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,954.56, 49,431.83 and 13,233.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,954.56, 49,431.83 and 13,233.11 is: 19,849.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,954.56 : 49,431.83 = 13,233.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,954.56/49,431.83 = 13,233.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,954.56x = 49,431.83 × 13,233.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,954.56x = 654,136,777.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,136,777.73/32,954.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,849.66

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