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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,465.77, 71,209.47 and 25,267.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,465.77, 71,209.47 and 25,267.45 is: 37,906.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,465.77 : 71,209.47 = 25,267.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,465.77/71,209.47 = 25,267.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,465.77x = 71,209.47 × 25,267.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,465.77x = 1,799,281,722.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,281,722.75/47,465.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,906.93

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