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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,348.82, 71,034.35 and 14,069.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,348.82, 71,034.35 and 14,069.14 is: 21,107.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,348.82 : 71,034.35 = 14,069.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,348.82/71,034.35 = 14,069.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,348.82x = 71,034.35 × 14,069.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,348.82x = 999,392,214.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,392,214.96/47,348.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,107.01

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