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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,571.74, 69,858.82 and 22,223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,571.74, 69,858.82 and 22,223.14 is: 33,335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,571.74 : 69,858.82 = 22,223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,571.74/69,858.82 = 22,223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,571.74x = 69,858.82 × 22,223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,571.74x = 1,552,482,337.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,482,337.09/46,571.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,335.29

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