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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,847.44, 66,041.19 and 37,071

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,847.44, 66,041.19 and 37,071 is: 51,167.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,847.44 : 66,041.19 = 37,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,847.44/66,041.19 = 37,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,847.44x = 66,041.19 × 37,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,847.44x = 2,448,212,954.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,212,954.49/47,847.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,167.06

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