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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,015.69, 48,011.23 and 22,124.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,015.69, 48,011.23 and 22,124.99 is: 33,178.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,015.69 : 48,011.23 = 22,124.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,015.69/48,011.23 = 22,124.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,015.69x = 48,011.23 × 22,124.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,015.69x = 1,062,247,688.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,247,688.27/32,015.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,178.97

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