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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,297.29, 70,953.23 and 16,125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,297.29, 70,953.23 and 16,125.25 is: 24,190.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,297.29 : 70,953.23 = 16,125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,297.29/70,953.23 = 16,125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,297.29x = 70,953.23 × 16,125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,297.29x = 1,144,138,572.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,138,572.06/47,297.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,190.36

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