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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,371.23, 65,346.42 and 33,008.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,371.23, 65,346.42 and 33,008.31 is: 45,533.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,371.23 : 65,346.42 = 33,008.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,371.23/65,346.42 = 33,008.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,371.23x = 65,346.42 × 33,008.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,371.23x = 2,156,974,888.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156,974,888.75/47,371.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,533.44

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