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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,223.76, 47,215.80 and 22,297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,223.76, 47,215.80 and 22,297.32 is: 30,761.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,223.76 : 47,215.80 = 22,297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,223.76/47,215.80 = 22,297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,223.76x = 47,215.80 × 22,297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,223.76x = 1,052,785,801.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,785,801.66/34,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,761.84

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