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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,421.99, 71,111.93 and 25,230.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,421.99, 71,111.93 and 25,230.69 is: 37,834.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,421.99 : 71,111.93 = 25,230.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,421.99/71,111.93 = 25,230.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,421.99x = 71,111.93 × 25,230.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,421.99x = 1,794,202,934.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,202,934.98/47,421.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,834.83

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