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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,651.30, 71,449.61 and 18,050.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,651.30, 71,449.61 and 18,050.25 is: 27,065.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,651.30 : 71,449.61 = 18,050.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,651.30/71,449.61 = 18,050.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,651.30x = 71,449.61 × 18,050.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,651.30x = 1,289,683,232.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,683,232.65/47,651.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,065.02

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