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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,170.17, 48,201.91 and 22,763.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,170.17, 48,201.91 and 22,763.56 is: 34,107.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,170.17 : 48,201.91 = 22,763.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,170.17/48,201.91 = 22,763.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,170.17x = 48,201.91 × 22,763.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,170.17x = 1,097,246,956.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,246,956.58/32,170.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,107.59

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