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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,270.97, 70,931.16 and 30,626.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,270.97, 70,931.16 and 30,626.69 is: 45,956.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,270.97 : 70,931.16 = 30,626.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,270.97/70,931.16 = 30,626.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,270.97x = 70,931.16 × 30,626.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,270.97x = 2,172,386,294.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,386,294.00/47,270.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,956.03

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