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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,869.93, 49,348.65 and 22,232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,869.93, 49,348.65 and 22,232.02 is: 33,377.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,869.93 : 49,348.65 = 22,232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,869.93/49,348.65 = 22,232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,869.93x = 49,348.65 × 22,232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,869.93x = 1,097,120,173.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,120,173.77/32,869.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,377.62

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