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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,164.71, 48,247.18 and 22,776.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,164.71, 48,247.18 and 22,776.33 is: 34,164.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,164.71 : 48,247.18 = 22,776.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,164.71/48,247.18 = 22,776.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,164.71x = 48,247.18 × 22,776.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,164.71x = 1,098,893,874.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,893,874.18/32,164.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,164.58

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