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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,364.61, 70,979.19 and 34,785.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,364.61, 70,979.19 and 34,785.94 is: 52,129.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,364.61 : 70,979.19 = 34,785.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,364.61/70,979.19 = 34,785.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,364.61x = 70,979.19 × 34,785.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,364.61x = 2,469,077,844.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,077,844.59/47,364.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,129.17

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