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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,344.91, 70,884.77 and 35,666.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,344.91, 70,884.77 and 35,666.33 is: 53,399.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,344.91 : 70,884.77 = 35,666.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,344.91/70,884.77 = 35,666.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,344.91x = 70,884.77 × 35,666.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,344.91x = 2,528,199,266.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,199,266.66/47,344.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,399.61

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