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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,052.79, 48,088.90 and 22,710.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,052.79, 48,088.90 and 22,710.86 is: 34,073.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,052.79 : 48,088.90 = 22,710.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,052.79/48,088.90 = 22,710.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,052.79x = 48,088.90 × 22,710.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,052.79x = 1,092,140,035.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,140,035.01/32,052.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,073.17

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