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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,313.90, 70,823.19 and 34,848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,313.90, 70,823.19 and 34,848 is: 52,163.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,313.90 : 70,823.19 = 34,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,313.90/70,823.19 = 34,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,313.90x = 70,823.19 × 34,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,313.90x = 2,468,046,525.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,046,525.12/47,313.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,163.24

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