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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,346.37, 71,046.69 and 19,261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,346.37, 71,046.69 and 19,261.24 is: 28,902.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,346.37 : 71,046.69 = 19,261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,346.37/71,046.69 = 19,261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,346.37x = 71,046.69 × 19,261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,346.37x = 1,368,447,347.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,447,347.30/47,346.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,902.90

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