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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,140.89, 65,053.90 and 35,095.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,140.89, 65,053.90 and 35,095.23 is: 48,431.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,140.89 : 65,053.90 = 35,095.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,140.89/65,053.90 = 35,095.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,140.89x = 65,053.90 × 35,095.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,140.89x = 2,283,081,582.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,081,582.90/47,140.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,431.02

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