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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,205.63, 70,808.31 and 32,369.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,205.63, 70,808.31 and 32,369.54 is: 48,554.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,205.63 : 70,808.31 = 32,369.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,205.63/70,808.31 = 32,369.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,205.63x = 70,808.31 × 32,369.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,205.63x = 2,292,032,068.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,032,068.84/47,205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,554.21

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