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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,766.97, 65,848.95 and 33,382.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,766.97, 65,848.95 and 33,382.15 is: 46,018.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,766.97 : 65,848.95 = 33,382.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,766.97/65,848.95 = 33,382.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,766.97x = 65,848.95 × 33,382.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,766.97x = 2,198,179,526.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,179,526.24/47,766.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,018.82

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