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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,661.93, 71,441.06 and 35,894.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,661.93, 71,441.06 and 35,894.25 is: 53,802.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,661.93 : 71,441.06 = 35,894.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,661.93/71,441.06 = 35,894.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,661.93x = 71,441.06 × 35,894.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,661.93x = 2,564,323,088.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564,323,088.43/47,661.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,802.33

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