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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,666.97, 48,967.35 and 22,138.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,666.97, 48,967.35 and 22,138.05 is: 33,184.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,666.97 : 48,967.35 = 22,138.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,666.97/48,967.35 = 22,138.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,666.97x = 48,967.35 × 22,138.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,666.97x = 1,084,041,642.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,041,642.67/32,666.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,184.64

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