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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,967.83, 49,429.78 and 10,773.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,967.83, 49,429.78 and 10,773.43 is: 16,152.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,967.83 : 49,429.78 = 10,773.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,967.83/49,429.78 = 10,773.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,967.83x = 49,429.78 × 10,773.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,967.83x = 532,528,124.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,528,124.24/32,967.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,152.96

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