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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,383.29, 70,920.63 and 34,898.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,383.29, 70,920.63 and 34,898.40 is: 52,233.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,383.29 : 70,920.63 = 34,898.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,383.29/70,920.63 = 34,898.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,383.29x = 70,920.63 × 34,898.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,383.29x = 2,475,016,513.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,016,513.99/47,383.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,233.95

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