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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,451.68, 48,658.08 and 22,031.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,451.68, 48,658.08 and 22,031.84 is: 33,034.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,451.68 : 48,658.08 = 22,031.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,451.68/48,658.08 = 22,031.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,451.68x = 48,658.08 × 22,031.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,451.68x = 1,072,027,033.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,027,033.27/32,451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,034.56

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