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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,015.63, 48,011.13 and 22,124.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,015.63, 48,011.13 and 22,124.93 is: 33,178.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,015.63 : 48,011.13 = 22,124.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,015.63/48,011.13 = 22,124.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,015.63x = 48,011.13 × 22,124.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,015.63x = 1,062,242,890.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,242,890.47/32,015.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,178.88

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