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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,955.94, 49,433.89 and 13,234.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,955.94, 49,433.89 and 13,234.49 is: 19,851.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,955.94 : 49,433.89 = 13,234.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,955.94/49,433.89 = 13,234.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,955.94x = 49,433.89 × 13,234.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,955.94x = 654,232,322.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,232,322.87/32,955.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,851.73

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