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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,954.16, 71,968.86 and 33,266.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,954.16, 71,968.86 and 33,266.34 is: 49,925.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,954.16 : 71,968.86 = 33,266.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,954.16/71,968.86 = 33,266.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,954.16x = 71,968.86 × 33,266.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,954.16x = 2,394,140,566.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,140,566.17/47,954.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,925.61

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