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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,022.76, 48,051.08 and 22,722.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,022.76, 48,051.08 and 22,722.88 is: 34,096.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,022.76 : 48,051.08 = 22,722.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,022.76/48,051.08 = 22,722.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,022.76x = 48,051.08 × 22,722.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,022.76x = 1,091,858,924.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,858,924.71/32,022.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,096.34

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