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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,030.24, 48,018.02 and 22,640.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,030.24, 48,018.02 and 22,640.72 is: 33,941.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,030.24 : 48,018.02 = 22,640.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,030.24/48,018.02 = 22,640.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,030.24x = 48,018.02 × 22,640.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,030.24x = 1,087,162,192.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,162,192.48/32,030.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,941.75

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