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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,335.73, 71,003.99 and 22,376.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,335.73, 71,003.99 and 22,376.39 is: 33,564.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,335.73 : 71,003.99 = 22,376.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,335.73/71,003.99 = 22,376.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,335.73x = 71,003.99 × 22,376.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,335.73x = 1,588,812,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,812,672.72/47,335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,564.77

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