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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,533.62, 71,276.10 and 25,359.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,533.62, 71,276.10 and 25,359.06 is: 38,025.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,533.62 : 71,276.10 = 25,359.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,533.62/71,276.10 = 25,359.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,533.62x = 71,276.10 × 25,359.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,533.62x = 1,807,494,896.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,494,896.47/47,533.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,025.61

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