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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,223.99, 48,410.10 and 22,886.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,223.99, 48,410.10 and 22,886.73 is: 34,382.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,223.99 : 48,410.10 = 22,886.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,223.99/48,410.10 = 22,886.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,223.99x = 48,410.10 × 22,886.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,223.99x = 1,107,948,887.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,948,887.97/32,223.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,382.73

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