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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,650.93, 71,449.02 and 18,049.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,650.93, 71,449.02 and 18,049.88 is: 27,064.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,650.93 : 71,449.02 = 18,049.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,650.93/71,449.02 = 18,049.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,650.93x = 71,449.02 × 18,049.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,650.93x = 1,289,646,415.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,646,415.74/47,650.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,064.46

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