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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,955.84, 49,410.72 and 19,813.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,955.84, 49,410.72 and 19,813.44 is: 29,706.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,955.84 : 49,410.72 = 19,813.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,955.84/49,410.72 = 19,813.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,955.84x = 49,410.72 × 19,813.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,955.84x = 978,996,336.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,996,336.08/32,955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,706.31

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