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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,051.91, 70,584.12 and 24,866.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,051.91, 70,584.12 and 24,866.19 is: 37,302.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,051.91 : 70,584.12 = 24,866.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,051.91/70,584.12 = 24,866.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,051.91x = 70,584.12 × 24,866.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,051.91x = 1,755,158,138.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,158,138.90/47,051.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,302.59

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