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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,222.62, 48,332.00 and 19,158.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,222.62, 48,332.00 and 19,158.13 is: 28,736.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,222.62 : 48,332.00 = 19,158.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,222.62/48,332.00 = 19,158.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,222.62x = 48,332.00 × 19,158.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,222.62x = 925,950,666.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,950,666.23/32,222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,736.05

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