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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,013.76, 48,037.56 and 22,713.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,013.76, 48,037.56 and 22,713.88 is: 34,082.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,013.76 : 48,037.56 = 22,713.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,013.76/48,037.56 = 22,713.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,013.76x = 48,037.56 × 22,713.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,013.76x = 1,091,119,373.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,119,373.33/32,013.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,082.82

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