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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,961.30, 49,452.89 and 13,229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,961.30, 49,452.89 and 13,229.70 is: 19,848.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,961.30 : 49,452.89 = 13,229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,961.30/49,452.89 = 13,229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,961.30x = 49,452.89 × 13,229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,961.30x = 654,246,832.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,246,832.68/32,961.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,848.94

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