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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,666.07, 71,476.90 and 17,679.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,666.07, 71,476.90 and 17,679.11 is: 26,510.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,666.07 : 71,476.90 = 17,679.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,666.07/71,476.90 = 17,679.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,666.07x = 71,476.90 × 17,679.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,666.07x = 1,263,647,575.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,647,575.98/47,666.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,510.42

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