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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,969.33, 71,954.17 and 14,689.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,969.33, 71,954.17 and 14,689.26 is: 22,033.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,969.33 : 71,954.17 = 14,689.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,969.33/71,954.17 = 14,689.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,969.33x = 71,954.17 × 14,689.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,969.33x = 1,056,953,511.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,953,511.21/47,969.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,033.94

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