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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,992.19, 49,480.68 and 19,668.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,992.19, 49,480.68 and 19,668.95 is: 29,498.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,992.19 : 49,480.68 = 19,668.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,992.19/49,480.68 = 19,668.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,992.19x = 49,480.68 × 19,668.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,992.19x = 973,232,773.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,232,773.48/32,992.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,498.89

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