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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,668.61, 48,964.03 and 22,754.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,668.61, 48,964.03 and 22,754.21 is: 34,104.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,668.61 : 48,964.03 = 22,754.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,668.61/48,964.03 = 22,754.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,668.61x = 48,964.03 × 22,754.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,668.61x = 1,114,137,698.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,137,698.66/32,668.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,104.23

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