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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,299.78, 70,901.76 and 30,670.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,299.78, 70,901.76 and 30,670.36 is: 45,974.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,299.78 : 70,901.76 = 30,670.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,299.78/70,901.76 = 30,670.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,299.78x = 70,901.76 × 30,670.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,299.78x = 2,174,582,503.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,582,503.83/47,299.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,974.47

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