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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,569.76, 47,689.68 and 22,627.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,569.76, 47,689.68 and 22,627.84 is: 31,215.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,569.76 : 47,689.68 = 22,627.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,569.76/47,689.68 = 22,627.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,569.76x = 47,689.68 × 22,627.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,569.76x = 1,079,114,448.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,114,448.69/34,569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,215.56

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