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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,045.59, 70,565.90 and 34,408.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,045.59, 70,565.90 and 34,408.37 is: 51,610.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,045.59 : 70,565.90 = 34,408.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,045.59/70,565.90 = 34,408.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,045.59x = 70,565.90 × 34,408.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,045.59x = 2,428,057,600.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,057,600.96/47,045.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,610.74

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