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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,259.21, 65,241.82 and 32,026.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,259.21, 65,241.82 and 32,026.23 is: 44,212.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,259.21 : 65,241.82 = 32,026.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,259.21/65,241.82 = 32,026.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,259.21x = 65,241.82 × 32,026.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,259.21x = 2,089,449,452.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,449,452.87/47,259.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,212.53

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