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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,327.82, 65,316.66 and 33,008.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,327.82, 65,316.66 and 33,008.43 is: 45,554.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,327.82 : 65,316.66 = 33,008.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,327.82/65,316.66 = 33,008.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,327.82x = 65,316.66 × 33,008.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,327.82x = 2,156,000,399.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156,000,399.44/47,327.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,554.61

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