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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,308.79, 65,290.57 and 35,351.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,308.79, 65,290.57 and 35,351.37 is: 48,788.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,308.79 : 65,290.57 = 35,351.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,308.79/65,290.57 = 35,351.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,308.79x = 65,290.57 × 35,351.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,308.79x = 2,308,111,009.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,111,009.20/47,308.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,788.20

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