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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,370.72, 71,099.11 and 25,202.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,370.72, 71,099.11 and 25,202.64 is: 37,826.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,370.72 : 71,099.11 = 25,202.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,370.72/71,099.11 = 25,202.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,370.72x = 71,099.11 × 25,202.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,370.72x = 1,791,885,273.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,885,273.65/47,370.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,826.85

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