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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,298.15, 70,952.24 and 19,214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,298.15, 70,952.24 and 19,214 is: 28,823.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,298.15 : 70,952.24 = 19,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,298.15/70,952.24 = 19,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,298.15x = 70,952.24 × 19,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,298.15x = 1,363,276,339.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,276,339.36/47,298.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,823.04

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