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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,955.84, 49,421.34 and 11,890.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,955.84, 49,421.34 and 11,890.26 is: 17,830.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,955.84 : 49,421.34 = 11,890.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,955.84/49,421.34 = 11,890.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,955.84x = 49,421.34 × 11,890.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,955.84x = 587,632,582.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,632,582.15/32,955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,830.91

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