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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,086.08, 70,659.84 and 22,464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,086.08, 70,659.84 and 22,464 is: 33,710.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,086.08 : 70,659.84 = 22,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,086.08/70,659.84 = 22,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,086.08x = 70,659.84 × 22,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,086.08x = 1,587,302,645.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,302,645.76/47,086.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,710.66

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