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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,969.91, 66,178.04 and 35,200.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,969.91, 66,178.04 and 35,200.90 is: 48,562.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,969.91 : 66,178.04 = 35,200.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,969.91/66,178.04 = 35,200.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,969.91x = 66,178.04 × 35,200.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,969.91x = 2,329,526,568.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,526,568.24/47,969.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,562.25

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