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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,464.62, 71,217.81 and 22,522.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,464.62, 71,217.81 and 22,522.74 is: 33,794.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,464.62 : 71,217.81 = 22,522.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,464.62/71,217.81 = 22,522.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,464.62x = 71,217.81 × 22,522.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,464.62x = 1,604,020,218.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,020,218.00/47,464.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,794.02

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