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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,507.54, 71,285.90 and 34,467.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,507.54, 71,285.90 and 34,467.54 is: 51,719.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,507.54 : 71,285.90 = 34,467.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,507.54/71,285.90 = 34,467.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,507.54x = 71,285.90 × 34,467.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,507.54x = 2,457,049,437.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,049,437.35/47,507.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,719.15

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