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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,461.76, 71,321.96 and 25,290.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,461.76, 71,321.96 and 25,290.98 is: 38,005.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,461.76 : 71,321.96 = 25,290.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,461.76/71,321.96 = 25,290.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,461.76x = 71,321.96 × 25,290.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,461.76x = 1,803,801,907.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,801,907.31/47,461.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,005.38

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