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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,998.93, 47,999.21 and 26,069.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,998.93, 47,999.21 and 26,069.33 is: 39,104.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,998.93 : 47,999.21 = 26,069.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,998.93/47,999.21 = 26,069.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,998.93x = 47,999.21 × 26,069.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,998.93x = 1,251,306,874.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,306,874.89/31,998.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,104.65

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