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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,850.76, 49,278.12 and 22,316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,850.76, 49,278.12 and 22,316.32 is: 33,475.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,850.76 : 49,278.12 = 22,316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,850.76/49,278.12 = 22,316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,850.76x = 49,278.12 × 22,316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,850.76x = 1,099,706,294.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,706,294.92/32,850.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,475.83

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