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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,635.47, 71,312.94 and 35,210.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,635.47, 71,312.94 and 35,210.88 is: 52,712.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,635.47 : 71,312.94 = 35,210.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,635.47/71,312.94 = 35,210.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,635.47x = 71,312.94 × 35,210.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,635.47x = 2,510,991,372.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,991,372.79/47,635.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,712.64

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