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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,275.16, 65,261.28 and 33,671.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,275.16, 65,261.28 and 33,671.96 is: 46,482.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,275.16 : 65,261.28 = 33,671.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,275.16/65,261.28 = 33,671.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,275.16x = 65,261.28 × 33,671.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,275.16x = 2,197,475,209.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197,475,209.71/47,275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,482.66

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