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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,281.91, 70,862.65 and 25,105.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,281.91, 70,862.65 and 25,105.73 is: 37,626.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,281.91 : 70,862.65 = 25,105.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,281.91/70,862.65 = 25,105.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,281.91x = 70,862.65 × 25,105.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,281.91x = 1,779,058,140.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,058,140.91/47,281.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,626.62

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