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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,222.11, 48,368.52 and 25,601.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,222.11, 48,368.52 and 25,601.16 is: 38,429.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,222.11 : 48,368.52 = 25,601.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,222.11/48,368.52 = 25,601.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,222.11x = 48,368.52 × 25,601.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,222.11x = 1,238,290,219.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,290,219.48/32,222.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,429.83

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