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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,256.16, 65,235.06 and 33,652.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,256.16, 65,235.06 and 33,652.96 is: 46,456.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,256.16 : 65,235.06 = 33,652.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,256.16/65,235.06 = 33,652.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,256.16x = 65,235.06 × 33,652.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,256.16x = 2,195,352,864.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,352,864.78/47,256.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,456.44

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