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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,255.01, 48,325.68 and 22,400.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,255.01, 48,325.68 and 22,400.55 is: 33,561.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,255.01 : 48,325.68 = 22,400.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,255.01/48,325.68 = 22,400.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,255.01x = 48,325.68 × 22,400.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,255.01x = 1,082,521,811.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,521,811.12/32,255.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,561.35

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