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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,639.93, 71,447.93 and 19,567.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,639.93, 71,447.93 and 19,567.73 is: 29,346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,639.93 : 71,447.93 = 19,567.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,639.93/71,447.93 = 19,567.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,639.93x = 71,447.93 × 19,567.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,639.93x = 1,398,073,705.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,073,705.46/47,639.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,346.68

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