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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,305.46, 70,979.14 and 25,113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,305.46, 70,979.14 and 25,113.48 is: 37,681.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,305.46 : 70,979.14 = 25,113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,305.46/70,979.14 = 25,113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,305.46x = 70,979.14 × 25,113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,305.46x = 1,782,533,212.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,533,212.81/47,305.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,681.34

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