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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,031.32, 48,007.98 and 22,673.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,031.32, 48,007.98 and 22,673.99 is: 33,983.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,031.32 : 48,007.98 = 22,673.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,031.32/48,007.98 = 22,673.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,031.32x = 48,007.98 × 22,673.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,031.32x = 1,088,532,218.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,532,218.40/32,031.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,983.38

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