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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,193.12, 70,716.22 and 17,603

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,193.12, 70,716.22 and 17,603 is: 26,377.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,193.12 : 70,716.22 = 17,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,193.12/70,716.22 = 17,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,193.12x = 70,716.22 × 17,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,193.12x = 1,244,817,620.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,817,620.66/47,193.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,377.10

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