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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,273.60, 65,250.96 and 33,129.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,273.60, 65,250.96 and 33,129.92 is: 45,728.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,273.60 : 65,250.96 = 33,129.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,273.60/65,250.96 = 33,129.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,273.60x = 65,250.96 × 33,129.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,273.60x = 2,161,759,084.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,759,084.72/47,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,728.67

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