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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,966.03, 49,467.49 and 13,258.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,966.03, 49,467.49 and 13,258.42 is: 19,895.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,966.03 : 49,467.49 = 13,258.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,966.03/49,467.49 = 13,258.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,966.03x = 49,467.49 × 13,258.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,966.03x = 655,860,758.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,860,758.77/32,966.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,895.05

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