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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,464.74, 71,196.96 and 19,397.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,464.74, 71,196.96 and 19,397.94 is: 29,096.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,464.74 : 71,196.96 = 19,397.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,464.74/71,196.96 = 19,397.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,464.74x = 71,196.96 × 19,397.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,464.74x = 1,381,074,358.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,074,358.26/47,464.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,096.85

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