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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,243.92, 65,223.72 and 31,349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,243.92, 65,223.72 and 31,349.92 is: 43,280.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,243.92 : 65,223.72 = 31,349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,243.92/65,223.72 = 31,349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,243.92x = 65,223.72 × 31,349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,243.92x = 2,044,758,404.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,758,404.10/47,243.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,280.88

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