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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,465.68, 71,198.52 and 19,398.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,465.68, 71,198.52 and 19,398.94 is: 29,098.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,465.68 : 71,198.52 = 19,398.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,465.68/71,198.52 = 19,398.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,465.68x = 71,198.52 × 19,398.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,465.68x = 1,381,175,817.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,175,817.57/47,465.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,098.41

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