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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,265.33, 65,207.46 and 32,921.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,265.33, 65,207.46 and 32,921.36 is: 45,418.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,265.33 : 65,207.46 = 32,921.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,265.33/65,207.46 = 32,921.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,265.33x = 65,207.46 × 32,921.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,265.33x = 2,146,718,265.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,718,265.35/47,265.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,418.46

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