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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,469.68, 71,204.52 and 19,402.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,469.68, 71,204.52 and 19,402.94 is: 29,104.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,469.68 : 71,204.52 = 19,402.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,469.68/71,204.52 = 19,402.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,469.68x = 71,204.52 × 19,402.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,469.68x = 1,381,577,029.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,577,029.29/47,469.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,104.41

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