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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,111.03, 48,104.22 and 23,662.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,111.03, 48,104.22 and 23,662.20 is: 35,447.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,111.03 : 48,104.22 = 23,662.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,111.03/48,104.22 = 23,662.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,111.03x = 48,104.22 × 23,662.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,111.03x = 1,138,251,674.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,251,674.48/32,111.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,447.38

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