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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,995.30, 71,993.34 and 31,460.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,995.30, 71,993.34 and 31,460.03 is: 47,190.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,995.30 : 71,993.34 = 31,460.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,995.30/71,993.34 = 31,460.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,995.30x = 71,993.34 × 31,460.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,995.30x = 2,264,912,546.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,912,546.21/47,995.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,190.30

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