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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,973.34, 71,954.40 and 12,910.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,973.34, 71,954.40 and 12,910.24 is: 19,363.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,973.34 : 71,954.40 = 12,910.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,973.34/71,954.40 = 12,910.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,973.34x = 71,954.40 × 12,910.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,973.34x = 928,948,573.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,948,573.06/47,973.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,363.85

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