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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,512.94, 47,269.40 and 21,622.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,512.94, 47,269.40 and 21,622.23 is: 32,433.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,512.94 : 47,269.40 = 21,622.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,512.94/47,269.40 = 21,622.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,512.94x = 47,269.40 × 21,622.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,512.94x = 1,022,069,838.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,069,838.76/31,512.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,433.34

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