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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,303.07, 70,916.13 and 17,704.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,303.07, 70,916.13 and 17,704.32 is: 26,542.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,303.07 : 70,916.13 = 17,704.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,303.07/70,916.13 = 17,704.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,303.07x = 70,916.13 × 17,704.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,303.07x = 1,255,521,858.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,521,858.68/47,303.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,542.08

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