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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,348.37, 71,049.69 and 19,263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,348.37, 71,049.69 and 19,263.24 is: 28,905.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,348.37 : 71,049.69 = 19,263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,348.37/71,049.69 = 19,263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,348.37x = 71,049.69 × 19,263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,348.37x = 1,368,647,230.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,647,230.40/47,348.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,905.90

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