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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,245.35, 70,832.83 and 22,271.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,245.35, 70,832.83 and 22,271.18 is: 33,390.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,245.35 : 70,832.83 = 22,271.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,245.35/70,832.83 = 22,271.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,245.35x = 70,832.83 × 22,271.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,245.35x = 1,577,530,537.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,530,537.97/47,245.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,390.18

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