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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,083.68, 65,033.04 and 35,199.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,083.68, 65,033.04 and 35,199.84 is: 48,618.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,083.68 : 65,033.04 = 35,199.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,083.68/65,033.04 = 35,199.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,083.68x = 65,033.04 × 35,199.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,083.68x = 2,289,152,602.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,152,602.71/47,083.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,618.81

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