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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,212.96, 48,256.56 and 22,194.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,212.96, 48,256.56 and 22,194.07 is: 33,247.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,212.96 : 48,256.56 = 22,194.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,212.96/48,256.56 = 22,194.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,212.96x = 48,256.56 × 22,194.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,212.96x = 1,071,009,470.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,009,470.60/32,212.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,247.78

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