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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,266.20, 72,399.30 and 22,022.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,266.20, 72,399.30 and 22,022.20 is: 33,033.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,266.20 : 72,399.30 = 22,022.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,266.20/72,399.30 = 22,022.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,266.20x = 72,399.30 × 22,022.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,266.20x = 1,594,391,864.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,391,864.46/48,266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,033.30

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