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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,351.98, 70,979.91 and 30,722.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,351.98, 70,979.91 and 30,722.59 is: 46,052.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,351.98 : 70,979.91 = 30,722.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,351.98/70,979.91 = 30,722.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,351.98x = 70,979.91 × 30,722.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,351.98x = 2,180,686,673.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,686,673.17/47,351.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,052.70

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