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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,447.80, 48,671.70 and 22,079.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,447.80, 48,671.70 and 22,079.80 is: 33,119.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,447.80 : 48,671.70 = 22,079.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,447.80/48,671.70 = 22,079.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,447.80x = 48,671.70 × 22,079.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,447.80x = 1,074,661,401.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,661,401.66/32,447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,119.70

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