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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,947.18, 71,945.07 and 32,332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,947.18, 71,945.07 and 32,332 is: 48,514.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,947.18 : 71,945.07 = 32,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,947.18/71,945.07 = 32,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,947.18x = 71,945.07 × 32,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,947.18x = 2,326,128,003.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,128,003.24/47,947.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,514.39

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