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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,164.21, 48,246.43 and 22,775.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,164.21, 48,246.43 and 22,775.83 is: 34,163.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,164.21 : 48,246.43 = 22,775.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,164.21/48,246.43 = 22,775.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,164.21x = 48,246.43 × 22,775.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,164.21x = 1,098,852,624.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,852,624.32/32,164.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,163.83

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