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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,475.55, 71,238.08 and 34,435.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,475.55, 71,238.08 and 34,435.56 is: 51,671.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,475.55 : 71,238.08 = 34,435.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,475.55/71,238.08 = 34,435.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,475.55x = 71,238.08 × 34,435.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,475.55x = 2,453,123,531.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,123,531.36/47,475.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,671.30

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