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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,569.39, 71,354.79 and 22,612.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,569.39, 71,354.79 and 22,612.01 is: 33,918.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,569.39 : 71,354.79 = 22,612.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,569.39/71,354.79 = 22,612.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,569.39x = 71,354.79 × 22,612.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,569.39x = 1,613,475,225.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,475,225.03/47,569.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,918.35

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