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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,007.93, 70,491.12 and 22,027.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,007.93, 70,491.12 and 22,027.80 is: 33,031.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,007.93 : 70,491.12 = 22,027.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,007.93/70,491.12 = 22,027.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,007.93x = 70,491.12 × 22,027.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,007.93x = 1,552,764,293.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,764,293.14/47,007.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,031.96

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