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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,098.60, 48,137.10 and 22,300.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,098.60, 48,137.10 and 22,300.84 is: 33,443.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,098.60 : 48,137.10 = 22,300.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,098.60/48,137.10 = 22,300.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,098.60x = 48,137.10 × 22,300.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,098.60x = 1,073,497,765.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,497,765.16/32,098.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,443.76

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