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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,266.20, 71,004.90 and 39,490.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,266.20, 71,004.90 and 39,490.20 is: 59,323.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,266.20 : 71,004.90 = 39,490.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,266.20/71,004.90 = 39,490.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,266.20x = 71,004.90 × 39,490.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,266.20x = 2,803,997,701.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,997,701.98/47,266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,323.53

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