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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,475.48, 71,256.26 and 25,307.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,475.48, 71,256.26 and 25,307.48 is: 37,984.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,475.48 : 71,256.26 = 25,307.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,475.48/71,256.26 = 25,307.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,475.48x = 71,256.26 × 25,307.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,475.48x = 1,803,316,374.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,316,374.82/47,475.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,984.16

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