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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,196.48, 70,794.72 and 12,136.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,196.48, 70,794.72 and 12,136.12 is: 18,204.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,196.48 : 70,794.72 = 12,136.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,196.48/70,794.72 = 12,136.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,196.48x = 70,794.72 × 12,136.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,196.48x = 859,173,217.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,173,217.29/47,196.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,204.18

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