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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,513.80, 71,362.96 and 34,984.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,513.80, 71,362.96 and 34,984.33 is: 52,544.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,513.80 : 71,362.96 = 34,984.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,513.80/71,362.96 = 34,984.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,513.80x = 71,362.96 × 34,984.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,513.80x = 2,496,585,342.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,585,342.42/47,513.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,544.43

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