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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,360.70, 71,044.54 and 13,625.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,360.70, 71,044.54 and 13,625.35 is: 20,439.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,360.70 : 71,044.54 = 13,625.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,360.70/71,044.54 = 13,625.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,360.70x = 71,044.54 × 13,625.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,360.70x = 968,006,511.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,006,511.41/47,360.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,439.02

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