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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,679.38, 48,956.60 and 22,097.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,679.38, 48,956.60 and 22,097.54 is: 33,104.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,679.38 : 48,956.60 = 22,097.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,679.38/48,956.60 = 22,097.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,679.38x = 48,956.60 × 22,097.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,679.38x = 1,081,820,604.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,820,604.40/32,679.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,104.07

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