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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,720.32, 71,581.98 and 22,763.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,720.32, 71,581.98 and 22,763.08 is: 34,145.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,720.32 : 71,581.98 = 22,763.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,720.32/71,581.98 = 22,763.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,720.32x = 71,581.98 × 22,763.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,720.32x = 1,629,426,337.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,426,337.30/47,720.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,145.34

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