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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,336.73, 71,005.49 and 22,377.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,336.73, 71,005.49 and 22,377.39 is: 33,566.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,336.73 : 71,005.49 = 22,377.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,336.73/71,005.49 = 22,377.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,336.73x = 71,005.49 × 22,377.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,336.73x = 1,588,917,541.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,917,541.87/47,336.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,566.27

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