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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,499.56, 71,226.33 and 19,408.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,499.56, 71,226.33 and 19,408.46 is: 29,103.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,499.56 : 71,226.33 = 19,408.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,499.56/71,226.33 = 19,408.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,499.56x = 71,226.33 × 19,408.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,499.56x = 1,382,393,376.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,393,376.75/47,499.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,103.29

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