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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,325.96, 71,010 and 25,133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,325.96, 71,010 and 25,133.94 is: 37,712.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,325.96 : 71,010 = 25,133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,325.96/71,010 = 25,133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,325.96x = 71,010 × 25,133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,325.96x = 1,784,761,079.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,761,079.40/47,325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,712.09

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