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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,464.21, 71,196.22 and 19,397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,464.21, 71,196.22 and 19,397.44 is: 29,096.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,464.21 : 71,196.22 = 19,397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,464.21/71,196.22 = 19,397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,464.21x = 71,196.22 × 19,397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,464.21x = 1,381,024,405.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,024,405.68/47,464.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,096.12

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