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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,617.61, 71,704.70 and 35,225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,617.61, 71,704.70 and 35,225.06 is: 53,043.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,617.61 : 71,704.70 = 35,225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,617.61/71,704.70 = 35,225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,617.61x = 71,704.70 × 35,225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,617.61x = 2,525,801,825.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525,801,825.13/47,617.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,043.45

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