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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,627.67, 71,444.21 and 14,352.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,627.67, 71,444.21 and 14,352.33 is: 21,529.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,627.67 : 71,444.21 = 14,352.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,627.67/71,444.21 = 14,352.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,627.67x = 71,444.21 × 14,352.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,627.67x = 1,025,390,806.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,390,806.75/47,627.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,529.31

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