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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,984.62, 49,464.57 and 13,256.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,984.62, 49,464.57 and 13,256.46 is: 19,879.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,984.62 : 49,464.57 = 13,256.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,984.62/49,464.57 = 13,256.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,984.62x = 49,464.57 × 13,256.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,984.62x = 655,725,093.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,725,093.62/32,984.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,879.72

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