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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,267.52, 70,901.38 and 44,380.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,267.52, 70,901.38 and 44,380.68 is: 66,571.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,267.52 : 70,901.38 = 44,380.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,267.52/70,901.38 = 44,380.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,267.52x = 70,901.38 × 44,380.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,267.52x = 3,146,651,457.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,651,457.34/47,267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,571.11

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