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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,264.03, 70,905.77 and 32,479.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,264.03, 70,905.77 and 32,479.91 is: 48,726.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,264.03 : 70,905.77 = 32,479.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,264.03/70,905.77 = 32,479.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,264.03x = 70,905.77 × 32,479.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,264.03x = 2,303,013,028.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303,013,028.08/47,264.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,726.55

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