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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,171.93, 48,204.53 and 22,765.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,171.93, 48,204.53 and 22,765.31 is: 34,110.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,171.93 : 48,204.53 = 22,765.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,171.93/48,204.53 = 22,765.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,171.93x = 48,204.53 × 22,765.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,171.93x = 1,097,390,714.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,390,714.01/32,171.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,110.20

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