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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,473.76, 71,209.04 and 22,525.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,473.76, 71,209.04 and 22,525.76 is: 33,787.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,473.76 : 71,209.04 = 22,525.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,473.76/71,209.04 = 22,525.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,473.76x = 71,209.04 × 22,525.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,473.76x = 1,604,037,744.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,037,744.87/47,473.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,787.88

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