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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,674.13, 71,497.56 and 19,211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,674.13, 71,497.56 and 19,211 is: 28,811.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,674.13 : 71,497.56 = 19,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,674.13/71,497.56 = 19,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,674.13x = 71,497.56 × 19,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,674.13x = 1,373,539,625.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,539,625.16/47,674.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,811.01

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