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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,867.43, 71,644.62 and 35,213.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,867.43, 71,644.62 and 35,213.81 is: 52,705.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,867.43 : 71,644.62 = 35,213.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,867.43/71,644.62 = 35,213.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,867.43x = 71,644.62 × 35,213.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,867.43x = 2,522,879,677.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,879,677.98/47,867.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,705.56

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