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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,960.35, 49,425.76 and 19,639.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,960.35, 49,425.76 and 19,639.63 is: 29,450.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,960.35 : 49,425.76 = 19,639.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,960.35/49,425.76 = 19,639.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,960.35x = 49,425.76 × 19,639.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,960.35x = 970,703,725.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,703,725.20/32,960.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,450.65

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