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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,255.27, 70,893.08 and 23,575.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,255.27, 70,893.08 and 23,575.55 is: 35,368.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,255.27 : 70,893.08 = 23,575.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,255.27/70,893.08 = 23,575.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,255.27x = 70,893.08 × 23,575.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,255.27x = 1,671,343,352.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,343,352.19/47,255.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,368.40

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