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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,965.51, 49,433.48 and 19,644.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,965.51, 49,433.48 and 19,644.79 is: 29,458.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,965.51 : 49,433.48 = 19,644.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,965.51/49,433.48 = 19,644.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,965.51x = 49,433.48 × 19,644.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,965.51x = 971,110,333.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,110,333.57/32,965.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,458.37

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