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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,622.98, 71,419.89 and 32,926.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,622.98, 71,419.89 and 32,926.34 is: 49,379.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,622.98 : 71,419.89 = 32,926.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,622.98/71,419.89 = 32,926.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,622.98x = 71,419.89 × 32,926.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,622.98x = 2,351,595,759.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351,595,759.45/47,622.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,379.43

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