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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,410.43, 71,126.03 and 17,828.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,410.43, 71,126.03 and 17,828.27 is: 26,746.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,410.43 : 71,126.03 = 17,828.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,410.43/71,126.03 = 17,828.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,410.43x = 71,126.03 × 17,828.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,410.43x = 1,268,054,022.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,054,022.53/47,410.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,746.31

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