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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,314.88, 70,824.70 and 34,848.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,314.88, 70,824.70 and 34,848.98 is: 52,164.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,314.88 : 70,824.70 = 34,848.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,314.88/70,824.70 = 34,848.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,314.88x = 70,824.70 × 34,848.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,314.88x = 2,468,168,553.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,168,553.81/47,314.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,164.74

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