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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,674.38, 71,497.94 and 19,211.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,674.38, 71,497.94 and 19,211.25 is: 28,811.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,674.38 : 71,497.94 = 19,211.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,674.38/71,497.94 = 19,211.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,674.38x = 71,497.94 × 19,211.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,674.38x = 1,373,564,703.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,564,703.77/47,674.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,811.38

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