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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,052.78, 47,995.05 and 22,641.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,052.78, 47,995.05 and 22,641.90 is: 33,903.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,052.78 : 47,995.05 = 22,641.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,052.78/47,995.05 = 22,641.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,052.78x = 47,995.05 × 22,641.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,052.78x = 1,086,699,122.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,699,122.60/32,052.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,903.43

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