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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,263.03, 70,904.27 and 32,478.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,263.03, 70,904.27 and 32,478.91 is: 48,725.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,263.03 : 70,904.27 = 32,478.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,263.03/70,904.27 = 32,478.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,263.03x = 70,904.27 × 32,478.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,263.03x = 2,302,893,403.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,893,403.95/47,263.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,725.05

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