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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,964.42, 71,996.54 and 35,328.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,964.42, 71,996.54 and 35,328.45 is: 53,029.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,964.42 : 71,996.54 = 35,328.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,964.42/71,996.54 = 35,328.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,964.42x = 71,996.54 × 35,328.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,964.42x = 2,543,525,626.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,525,626.94/47,964.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,029.43

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