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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,461.65, 71,203.27 and 25,263.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,461.65, 71,203.27 and 25,263.33 is: 37,900.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,461.65 : 71,203.27 = 25,263.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,461.65/71,203.27 = 25,263.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,461.65x = 71,203.27 × 25,263.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,461.65x = 1,798,831,707.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,831,707.09/47,461.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,900.74

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