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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,955.70, 49,433.55 and 27,415.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,955.70, 49,433.55 and 27,415.30 is: 41,122.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,955.70 : 49,433.55 = 27,415.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,955.70/49,433.55 = 27,415.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,955.70x = 49,433.55 × 27,415.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,955.70x = 1,355,235,603.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,235,603.32/32,955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,122.95

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