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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,201.96, 48,293.09 and 22,270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,201.96, 48,293.09 and 22,270.53 is: 33,398.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,201.96 : 48,293.09 = 22,270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,201.96/48,293.09 = 22,270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,201.96x = 48,293.09 × 22,270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,201.96x = 1,075,512,862.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,512,862.90/32,201.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,398.99

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