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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,512.59, 48,765.39 and 22,049.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,512.59, 48,765.39 and 22,049.77 is: 33,072.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,512.59 : 48,765.39 = 22,049.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,512.59/48,765.39 = 22,049.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,512.59x = 48,765.39 × 22,049.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,512.59x = 1,075,265,644.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,265,644.33/32,512.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,072.29

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