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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,377.59, 71,103.52 and 33,052.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,377.59, 71,103.52 and 33,052.91 is: 49,605.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,377.59 : 71,103.52 = 33,052.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,377.59/71,103.52 = 33,052.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,377.59x = 71,103.52 × 33,052.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,377.59x = 2,350,178,247.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,178,247.24/47,377.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,605.27

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