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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,975.94, 49,490.49 and 18,753.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,975.94, 49,490.49 and 18,753.15 is: 28,144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,975.94 : 49,490.49 = 18,753.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,975.94/49,490.49 = 18,753.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,975.94x = 49,490.49 × 18,753.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,975.94x = 928,102,838.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,102,838.46/32,975.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,144.85

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