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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,009.32, 70,552.86 and 35,284.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,009.32, 70,552.86 and 35,284.84 is: 52,956.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,009.32 : 70,552.86 = 35,284.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,009.32/70,552.86 = 35,284.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,009.32x = 70,552.86 × 35,284.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,009.32x = 2,489,446,376.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,446,376.64/47,009.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,956.44

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