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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,016.13, 48,011.88 and 22,125.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,016.13, 48,011.88 and 22,125.43 is: 33,179.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,016.13 : 48,011.88 = 22,125.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,016.13/48,011.88 = 22,125.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,016.13x = 48,011.88 × 22,125.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,016.13x = 1,062,283,490.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,283,490.11/32,016.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,179.63

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