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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,162.79, 70,660.89 and 24,926.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,162.79, 70,660.89 and 24,926.94 is: 37,346.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,162.79 : 70,660.89 = 24,926.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,162.79/70,660.89 = 24,926.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,162.79x = 70,660.89 × 24,926.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,162.79x = 1,761,359,765.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,359,765.38/47,162.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,346.39

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