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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,891.58, 47,813.54 and 22,002.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,891.58, 47,813.54 and 22,002.64 is: 32,987.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,891.58 : 47,813.54 = 22,002.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,891.58/47,813.54 = 22,002.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,891.58x = 47,813.54 × 22,002.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,891.58x = 1,052,024,107.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,024,107.75/31,891.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,987.52

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