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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,275.68, 70,913.30 and 13,995.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,275.68, 70,913.30 and 13,995.94 is: 20,993.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,275.68 : 70,913.30 = 13,995.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,275.68/70,913.30 = 13,995.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,275.68x = 70,913.30 × 13,995.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,275.68x = 992,498,292.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,498,292.00/47,275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,993.84

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