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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,995.97, 71,926.29 and 22,668.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,995.97, 71,926.29 and 22,668.48 is: 33,970.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,995.97 : 71,926.29 = 22,668.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,995.97/71,926.29 = 22,668.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,995.97x = 71,926.29 × 22,668.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,995.97x = 1,630,459,666.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,459,666.34/47,995.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,970.77

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