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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,104.82, 65,007.56 and 26,961.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,104.82, 65,007.56 and 26,961.24 is: 37,208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,104.82 : 65,007.56 = 26,961.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,104.82/65,007.56 = 26,961.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,104.82x = 65,007.56 × 26,961.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,104.82x = 1,752,684,426.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,684,426.97/47,104.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,208.18

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