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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,333.92, 71,003.04 and 17,741.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,333.92, 71,003.04 and 17,741.92 is: 26,613.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,333.92 : 71,003.04 = 17,741.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,333.92/71,003.04 = 17,741.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,333.92x = 71,003.04 × 17,741.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,333.92x = 1,259,730,255.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,730,255.44/47,333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,613.69

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