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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,883.12, 71,726.76 and 39,030

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,883.12, 71,726.76 and 39,030 is: 58,465.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,883.12 : 71,726.76 = 39,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,883.12/71,726.76 = 39,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,883.12x = 71,726.76 × 39,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,883.12x = 2,799,495,442.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,495,442.80/47,883.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,465.18

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