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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,329.08, 70,966.98 and 15,722.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,329.08, 70,966.98 and 15,722.22 is: 23,574.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,329.08 : 70,966.98 = 15,722.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,329.08/70,966.98 = 15,722.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,329.08x = 70,966.98 × 15,722.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,329.08x = 1,115,758,472.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,758,472.30/47,329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,574.48

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