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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,366.52, 71,035.10 and 16,194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,366.52, 71,035.10 and 16,194.52 is: 24,286.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,366.52 : 71,035.10 = 16,194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,366.52/71,035.10 = 16,194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,366.52x = 71,035.10 × 16,194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,366.52x = 1,150,379,347.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,379,347.65/47,366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,286.76

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