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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,419.98, 71,165.06 and 22,460.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,419.98, 71,165.06 and 22,460.09 is: 33,706.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,419.98 : 71,165.06 = 22,460.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,419.98/71,165.06 = 22,460.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,419.98x = 71,165.06 × 22,460.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,419.98x = 1,598,373,995.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,373,995.35/47,419.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,706.76

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