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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,322.19, 70,983.49 and 11,783.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,322.19, 70,983.49 and 11,783.46 is: 17,675.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,322.19 : 70,983.49 = 11,783.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,322.19/70,983.49 = 11,783.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,322.19x = 70,983.49 × 11,783.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,322.19x = 836,431,115.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,431,115.08/47,322.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,675.24

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