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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,146.34, 70,617.91 and 22,148.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,146.34, 70,617.91 and 22,148.93 is: 33,175.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,146.34 : 70,617.91 = 22,148.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,146.34/70,617.91 = 22,148.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,146.34x = 70,617.91 × 22,148.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,146.34x = 1,564,111,145.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,111,145.34/47,146.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,175.66

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