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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,170.08, 65,016.72 and 32,055.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,170.08, 65,016.72 and 32,055.84 is: 44,184.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,170.08 : 65,016.72 = 32,055.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,170.08/65,016.72 = 32,055.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,170.08x = 65,016.72 × 32,055.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,170.08x = 2,084,165,573.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,165,573.64/47,170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,184.06

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