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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,359.76, 71,002.92 and 30,684.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,359.76, 71,002.92 and 30,684.56 is: 46,003.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,359.76 : 71,002.92 = 30,684.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,359.76/71,002.92 = 30,684.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,359.76x = 71,002.92 × 30,684.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,359.76x = 2,178,693,358.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,693,358.92/47,359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,003.05

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