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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,966.39, 49,434.75 and 19,645.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,966.39, 49,434.75 and 19,645.62 is: 29,459.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,966.39 : 49,434.75 = 19,645.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,966.39/49,434.75 = 19,645.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,966.39x = 49,434.75 × 19,645.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,966.39x = 971,176,313.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,176,313.30/32,966.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,459.59

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