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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,275.94, 70,924.29 and 13,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,275.94, 70,924.29 and 13,998.60 is: 21,000.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,275.94 : 70,924.29 = 13,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,275.94/70,924.29 = 13,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,275.94x = 70,924.29 × 13,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,275.94x = 992,840,765.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,840,765.99/47,275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,000.97

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