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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,772.41, 65,811.96 and 33,405.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,772.41, 65,811.96 and 33,405.37 is: 46,019.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,772.41 : 65,811.96 = 33,405.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,772.41/65,811.96 = 33,405.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,772.41x = 65,811.96 × 33,405.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,772.41x = 2,198,472,709.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,472,709.70/47,772.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,019.72

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