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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,262.83, 47,262.99 and 20,112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,262.83, 47,262.99 and 20,112.94 is: 27,744.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,262.83 : 47,262.99 = 20,112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,262.83/47,262.99 = 20,112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,262.83x = 47,262.99 × 20,112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,262.83x = 950,597,682.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,597,682.09/34,262.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,744.28

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