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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,367.61, 70,983.69 and 34,788.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,367.61, 70,983.69 and 34,788.94 is: 52,133.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,367.61 : 70,983.69 = 34,788.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,367.61/70,983.69 = 34,788.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,367.61x = 70,983.69 × 34,788.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,367.61x = 2,469,447,332.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,447,332.39/47,367.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,133.67

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