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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,350.39, 71,017.83 and 19,269.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,350.39, 71,017.83 and 19,269.31 is: 28,900.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,350.39 : 71,017.83 = 19,269.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,350.39/71,017.83 = 19,269.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,350.39x = 71,017.83 × 19,269.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,350.39x = 1,368,464,404.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,464,404.25/47,350.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,900.81

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