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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,333.34, 71,049.24 and 34,867.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,333.34, 71,049.24 and 34,867.44 is: 52,337.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,333.34 : 71,049.24 = 34,867.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,333.34/71,049.24 = 34,867.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,333.34x = 71,049.24 × 34,867.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,333.34x = 2,477,305,112.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,305,112.75/47,333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,337.42

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