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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,359.04, 71,030.64 and 17,367.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,359.04, 71,030.64 and 17,367.08 is: 26,047.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,359.04 : 71,030.64 = 17,367.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,359.04/71,030.64 = 17,367.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,359.04x = 71,030.64 × 17,367.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,359.04x = 1,233,594,807.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,594,807.33/47,359.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,047.72

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