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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,747.97, 71,554.04 and 35,169.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,747.97, 71,554.04 and 35,169.08 is: 52,703.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,747.97 : 71,554.04 = 35,169.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,747.97/71,554.04 = 35,169.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,747.97x = 71,554.04 × 35,169.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,747.97x = 2,516,489,223.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,489,223.47/47,747.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,703.59

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