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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,650.93, 71,467.72 and 18,059.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,650.93, 71,467.72 and 18,059.00 is: 27,085.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,650.93 : 71,467.72 = 18,059.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,650.93/71,467.72 = 18,059.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,650.93x = 71,467.72 × 18,059.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,650.93x = 1,290,635,152.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,635,152.99/47,650.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,085.21

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