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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,611.52, 47,427.41 and 22,133.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,611.52, 47,427.41 and 22,133.71 is: 33,207.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,611.52 : 47,427.41 = 22,133.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,611.52/47,427.41 = 22,133.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,611.52x = 47,427.41 × 22,133.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,611.52x = 1,049,744,428.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,744,428.32/31,611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,207.65

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