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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,934.86, 71,791.41 and 46,274.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,934.86, 71,791.41 and 46,274.06 is: 69,304.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,934.86 : 71,791.41 = 46,274.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,934.86/71,791.41 = 46,274.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,934.86x = 71,791.41 × 46,274.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,934.86x = 3,322,080,013.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,080,013.82/47,934.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,304.05

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