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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,390.96, 71,029.91 and 22,056.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,390.96, 71,029.91 and 22,056.39 is: 33,058.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,390.96 : 71,029.91 = 22,056.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,390.96/71,029.91 = 22,056.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,390.96x = 71,029.91 × 22,056.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,390.96x = 1,566,663,451.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,663,451.77/47,390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,058.27

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