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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,668.75, 71,521.96 and 18,094.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,668.75, 71,521.96 and 18,094.44 is: 27,148.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,668.75 : 71,521.96 = 18,094.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,668.75/71,521.96 = 18,094.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,668.75x = 71,521.96 × 18,094.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,668.75x = 1,294,149,365.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,149,365.82/47,668.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,148.80

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