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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,322.47, 71,027.45 and 23,965.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,322.47, 71,027.45 and 23,965.31 is: 35,970.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,322.47 : 71,027.45 = 23,965.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,322.47/71,027.45 = 23,965.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,322.47x = 71,027.45 × 23,965.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,322.47x = 1,702,194,737.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,194,737.93/47,322.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,970.12

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