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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,322.02, 71,027.69 and 34,803.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,322.02, 71,027.69 and 34,803.88 is: 52,238.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,322.02 : 71,027.69 = 34,803.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,322.02/71,027.69 = 34,803.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,322.02x = 71,027.69 × 34,803.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,322.02x = 2,472,038,847.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472,038,847.85/47,322.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,238.66

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