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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,113.92, 70,544.64 and 24,881.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,113.92, 70,544.64 and 24,881.28 is: 37,255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,113.92 : 70,544.64 = 24,881.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,113.92/70,544.64 = 24,881.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,113.92x = 70,544.64 × 24,881.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,113.92x = 1,755,240,940.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,240,940.34/47,113.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,255.25

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