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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,941.20, 71,936.06 and 32,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,941.20, 71,936.06 and 32,326 is: 48,505.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,941.20 : 71,936.06 = 32,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,941.20/71,936.06 = 32,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,941.20x = 71,936.06 × 32,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,941.20x = 2,325,405,075.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,405,075.56/47,941.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,505.36

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