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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,310.89, 70,818.71 and 34,844.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,310.89, 70,818.71 and 34,844.99 is: 52,158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,310.89 : 70,818.71 = 34,844.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,310.89/70,818.71 = 34,844.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,310.89x = 70,818.71 × 34,844.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,310.89x = 2,467,676,713.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,676,713.44/47,310.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,158.75

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