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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,039.77, 48,032.28 and 22,650.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,039.77, 48,032.28 and 22,650.25 is: 33,956.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,039.77 : 48,032.28 = 22,650.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,039.77/48,032.28 = 22,650.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,039.77x = 48,032.28 × 22,650.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,039.77x = 1,087,942,909.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,942,909.91/32,039.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,956.02

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