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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,235.73, 47,188.85 and 22,901.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,235.73, 47,188.85 and 22,901.13 is: 31,565.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,235.73 : 47,188.85 = 22,901.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,235.73/47,188.85 = 22,901.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,235.73x = 47,188.85 × 22,901.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,235.73x = 1,080,677,873.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,677,873.89/34,235.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,565.79

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