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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,963.92, 71,995.78 and 35,327.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,963.92, 71,995.78 and 35,327.95 is: 53,028.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,963.92 : 71,995.78 = 35,327.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,963.92/71,995.78 = 35,327.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,963.92x = 71,995.78 × 35,327.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,963.92x = 2,543,463,140.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,463,140.61/47,963.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,028.67

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