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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,644.25, 71,466.38 and 19,942.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,644.25, 71,466.38 and 19,942.25 is: 29,913.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,644.25 : 71,466.38 = 19,942.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,644.25/71,466.38 = 19,942.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,644.25x = 71,466.38 × 19,942.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,644.25x = 1,425,200,316.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,200,316.84/47,644.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,913.38

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