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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,315.64, 70,825.83 and 34,849.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,315.64, 70,825.83 and 34,849.74 is: 52,165.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,315.64 : 70,825.83 = 34,849.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,315.64/70,825.83 = 34,849.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,315.64x = 70,825.83 × 34,849.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,315.64x = 2,468,261,406.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,261,406.66/47,315.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,165.87

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