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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,041.27, 48,034.53 and 22,651.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,041.27, 48,034.53 and 22,651.75 is: 33,958.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,041.27 : 48,034.53 = 22,651.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,041.27/48,034.53 = 22,651.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,041.27x = 48,034.53 × 22,651.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,041.27x = 1,088,066,164.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,066,164.93/32,041.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,958.27

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