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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,519.70, 71,296.76 and 22,241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,519.70, 71,296.76 and 22,241.44 is: 33,370.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,519.70 : 71,296.76 = 22,241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,519.70/71,296.76 = 22,241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,519.70x = 71,296.76 × 22,241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,519.70x = 1,585,742,609.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,742,609.73/47,519.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,370.22

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