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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,299.28, 70,901.01 and 30,669.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,299.28, 70,901.01 and 30,669.86 is: 45,973.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,299.28 : 70,901.01 = 30,669.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,299.28/70,901.01 = 30,669.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,299.28x = 70,901.01 × 30,669.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,299.28x = 2,174,524,050.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,524,050.56/47,299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,973.72

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