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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,190.87, 48,276.43 and 22,259.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,190.87, 48,276.43 and 22,259.43 is: 33,382.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,190.87 : 48,276.43 = 22,259.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,190.87/48,276.43 = 22,259.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,190.87x = 48,276.43 × 22,259.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,190.87x = 1,074,605,956.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,605,956.97/32,190.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,382.32

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