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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,381.24, 71,114.88 and 25,213.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,381.24, 71,114.88 and 25,213.16 is: 37,842.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,381.24 : 71,114.88 = 25,213.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,381.24/71,114.88 = 25,213.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,381.24x = 71,114.88 × 25,213.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,381.24x = 1,793,030,847.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793,030,847.82/47,381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,842.63

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