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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,246.19, 70,870.91 and 25,029.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,246.19, 70,870.91 and 25,029.51 is: 37,545.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,246.19 : 70,870.91 = 25,029.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,246.19/70,870.91 = 25,029.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,246.19x = 70,870.91 × 25,029.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,246.19x = 1,773,864,150.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,864,150.55/47,246.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,545.13

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