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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,298.29, 70,947.44 and 16,133.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,298.29, 70,947.44 and 16,133.81 is: 24,200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,298.29 : 70,947.44 = 16,133.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,298.29/70,947.44 = 16,133.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,298.29x = 70,947.44 × 16,133.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,298.29x = 1,144,652,436.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,652,436.28/47,298.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,200.72

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