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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,652.66, 71,443.96 and 22,710.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,652.66, 71,443.96 and 22,710.23 is: 34,048.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,652.66 : 71,443.96 = 22,710.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,652.66/71,443.96 = 22,710.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,652.66x = 71,443.96 × 22,710.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,652.66x = 1,622,508,612.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,508,612.97/47,652.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,048.65

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