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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,503.19, 48,671.55 and 22,494.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,503.19, 48,671.55 and 22,494.08 is: 33,683.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,503.19 : 48,671.55 = 22,494.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,503.19/48,671.55 = 22,494.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,503.19x = 48,671.55 × 22,494.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,503.19x = 1,094,821,739.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,821,739.42/32,503.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,683.52

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