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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,022.48, 47,994.81 and 22,665.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,022.48, 47,994.81 and 22,665.22 is: 33,970.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,022.48 : 47,994.81 = 22,665.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,022.48/47,994.81 = 22,665.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,022.48x = 47,994.81 × 22,665.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,022.48x = 1,087,812,927.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,812,927.51/32,022.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,970.29

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