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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,637.59, 71,413.92 and 18,076.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,637.59, 71,413.92 and 18,076.10 is: 27,098.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,637.59 : 71,413.92 = 18,076.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,637.59/71,413.92 = 18,076.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,637.59x = 71,413.92 × 18,076.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,637.59x = 1,290,884,802.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,884,802.24/47,637.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,098.03

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