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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,240.54, 48,360.59 and 22,713.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,240.54, 48,360.59 and 22,713.66 is: 34,070.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,240.54 : 48,360.59 = 22,713.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,240.54/48,360.59 = 22,713.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,240.54x = 48,360.59 × 22,713.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,240.54x = 1,098,445,998.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,445,998.66/32,240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,070.34

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