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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,342.96, 70,942.60 and 34,803.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,342.96, 70,942.60 and 34,803.25 is: 52,152.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,342.96 : 70,942.60 = 34,803.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,342.96/70,942.60 = 34,803.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,342.96x = 70,942.60 × 34,803.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,342.96x = 2,469,032,869.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,032,869.43/47,342.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,152.06

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