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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,108, 70,694.40 and 19,406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,108, 70,694.40 and 19,406 is: 29,122.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,108 : 70,694.40 = 19,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,108/70,694.40 = 19,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,108x = 70,694.40 × 19,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,108x = 1,371,895,526.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,895,526.40/47,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,122.35

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