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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,315.82, 71,022.92 and 34,849.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,315.82, 71,022.92 and 34,849.92 is: 52,311.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,315.82 : 71,022.92 = 34,849.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,315.82/71,022.92 = 34,849.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,315.82x = 71,022.92 × 34,849.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,315.82x = 2,475,143,080.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,143,080.17/47,315.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,311.11

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