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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,974.65, 49,464.27 and 13,253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,974.65, 49,464.27 and 13,253.22 is: 19,880.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,974.65 : 49,464.27 = 13,253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,974.65/49,464.27 = 13,253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,974.65x = 49,464.27 × 13,253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,974.65x = 655,560,852.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,560,852.45/32,974.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,880.75

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