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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,346.55, 71,029.54 and 14,063.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,346.55, 71,029.54 and 14,063.65 is: 21,098.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,346.55 : 71,029.54 = 14,063.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,346.55/71,029.54 = 14,063.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,346.55x = 71,029.54 × 14,063.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,346.55x = 998,934,377.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,934,377.49/47,346.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,098.36

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