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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,075.76, 46,997.91 and 22,142.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,075.76, 46,997.91 and 22,142.93 is: 30,539.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,075.76 : 46,997.91 = 22,142.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,075.76/46,997.91 = 22,142.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,075.76x = 46,997.91 × 22,142.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,075.76x = 1,040,671,548.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,671,548.77/34,075.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,539.93

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