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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,020.76, 48,048.08 and 22,720.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,020.76, 48,048.08 and 22,720.88 is: 34,093.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,020.76 : 48,048.08 = 22,720.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,020.76/48,048.08 = 22,720.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,020.76x = 48,048.08 × 22,720.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,020.76x = 1,091,694,659.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,694,659.91/32,020.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,093.34

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