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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,222.48, 48,293.97 and 23,368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,222.48, 48,293.97 and 23,368.32 is: 35,023.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,222.48 : 48,293.97 = 23,368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,222.48/48,293.97 = 23,368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,222.48x = 48,293.97 × 23,368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,222.48x = 1,128,549,124.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,549,124.67/32,222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,023.65

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