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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,366.73, 71,029.43 and 25,174.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,366.73, 71,029.43 and 25,174.77 is: 37,751.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,366.73 : 71,029.43 = 25,174.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,366.73/71,029.43 = 25,174.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,366.73x = 71,029.43 × 25,174.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,366.73x = 1,788,149,437.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,149,437.61/47,366.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,751.17

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