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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,191.63, 48,233.98 and 22,785.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,191.63, 48,233.98 and 22,785.10 is: 34,139.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,191.63 : 48,233.98 = 22,785.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,191.63/48,233.98 = 22,785.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,191.63x = 48,233.98 × 22,785.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,191.63x = 1,099,015,965.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,015,965.59/32,191.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,139.81

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