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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,375.52, 71,063.52 and 19,673.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,375.52, 71,063.52 and 19,673.52 is: 29,510.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,375.52 : 71,063.52 = 19,673.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,375.52/71,063.52 = 19,673.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,375.52x = 71,063.52 × 19,673.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,375.52x = 1,398,069,581.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,069,581.99/47,375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,510.38

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