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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,467.27, 71,211.71 and 25,268.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,467.27, 71,211.71 and 25,268.95 is: 37,909.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,467.27 : 71,211.71 = 25,268.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,467.27/71,211.71 = 25,268.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,467.27x = 71,211.71 × 25,268.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,467.27x = 1,799,445,139.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,445,139.40/47,467.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,909.18

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