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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,231.96, 65,069.19 and 32,867.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,231.96, 65,069.19 and 32,867.10 is: 45,279.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,231.96 : 65,069.19 = 32,867.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,231.96/65,069.19 = 32,867.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,231.96x = 65,069.19 × 32,867.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,231.96x = 2,138,635,574.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,635,574.65/47,231.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,279.42

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