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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,359.80, 71,097.30 and 35,580.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,359.80, 71,097.30 and 35,580.60 is: 53,414.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,359.80 : 71,097.30 = 35,580.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,359.80/71,097.30 = 35,580.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,359.80x = 71,097.30 × 35,580.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,359.80x = 2,529,684,592.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,684,592.38/47,359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,414.17

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