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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,324.32, 71,035.72 and 34,858.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,324.32, 71,035.72 and 34,858.42 is: 52,323.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,324.32 : 71,035.72 = 34,858.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,324.32/71,035.72 = 34,858.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,324.32x = 71,035.72 × 34,858.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,324.32x = 2,476,192,962.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,476,192,962.76/47,324.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,323.90

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