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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,955.13, 49,422.46 and 11,892.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,955.13, 49,422.46 and 11,892.43 is: 17,834.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,955.13 : 49,422.46 = 11,892.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,955.13/49,422.46 = 11,892.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,955.13x = 49,422.46 × 11,892.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,955.13x = 587,753,145.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,753,145.98/32,955.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,834.95

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