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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,511.36, 71,282.84 and 22,548.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,511.36, 71,282.84 and 22,548.38 is: 33,830.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,511.36 : 71,282.84 = 22,548.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,511.36/71,282.84 = 22,548.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,511.36x = 71,282.84 × 22,548.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,511.36x = 1,607,312,094.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,312,094.64/47,511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,830.06

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