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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,369.64, 70,986.60 and 34,791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,369.64, 70,986.60 and 34,791 is: 52,136.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,369.64 : 70,986.60 = 34,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,369.64/70,986.60 = 34,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,369.64x = 70,986.60 × 34,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,369.64x = 2,469,694,800.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,694,800.60/47,369.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,136.66

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