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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,368.80, 65,236.08 and 46,335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,368.80, 65,236.08 and 46,335.44 is: 63,812.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,368.80 : 65,236.08 = 46,335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,368.80/65,236.08 = 46,335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,368.80x = 65,236.08 × 46,335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,368.80x = 3,022,742,807.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,022,742,807.52/47,368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,812.95

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