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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.09, 48,104.36 and 22,721.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.09, 48,104.36 and 22,721.17 is: 34,088.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.09 : 48,104.36 = 22,721.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.09/48,104.36 = 22,721.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.09x = 48,104.36 × 22,721.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.09x = 1,092,987,227.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,987,227.70/32,063.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,088.65

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