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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,396.55, 71,135.73 and 19,332.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,396.55, 71,135.73 and 19,332.09 is: 29,014.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,396.55 : 71,135.73 = 19,332.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,396.55/71,135.73 = 19,332.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,396.55x = 71,135.73 × 19,332.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,396.55x = 1,375,202,334.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,202,334.58/47,396.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,014.82

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