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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,643.59, 71,450.76 and 32,946.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,643.59, 71,450.76 and 32,946.95 is: 49,410.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,643.59 : 71,450.76 = 32,946.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,643.59/71,450.76 = 32,946.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,643.59x = 71,450.76 × 32,946.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,643.59x = 2,354,084,617.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,084,617.18/47,643.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,410.31

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