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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,544.78, 71,327.98 and 25,346.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,544.78, 71,327.98 and 25,346.46 is: 38,025.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,544.78 : 71,327.98 = 25,346.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,544.78/71,327.98 = 25,346.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,544.78x = 71,327.98 × 25,346.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,544.78x = 1,807,911,791.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,911,791.95/47,544.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,025.45

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