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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,017.64, 70,476.66 and 22,036.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,017.64, 70,476.66 and 22,036.64 is: 33,031.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,017.64 : 70,476.66 = 22,036.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,017.64/70,476.66 = 22,036.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,017.64x = 70,476.66 × 22,036.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,017.64x = 1,553,068,784.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,068,784.82/47,017.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,031.62

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