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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,336.54, 71,039.97 and 22,384.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,336.54, 71,039.97 and 22,384.22 is: 33,592.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,336.54 : 71,039.97 = 22,384.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,336.54/71,039.97 = 22,384.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,336.54x = 71,039.97 × 22,384.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,336.54x = 1,590,173,962.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,173,962.07/47,336.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,592.95

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