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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,410.26, 71,143.44 and 17,445.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,410.26, 71,143.44 and 17,445.54 is: 26,178.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,410.26 : 71,143.44 = 17,445.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,410.26/71,143.44 = 17,445.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,410.26x = 71,143.44 × 17,445.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,410.26x = 1,241,135,372.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,135,372.54/47,410.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,178.63

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