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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,107.91, 65,007.56 and 26,964.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,107.91, 65,007.56 and 26,964.12 is: 37,209.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,107.91 : 65,007.56 = 26,964.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,107.91/65,007.56 = 26,964.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,107.91x = 65,007.56 × 26,964.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,107.91x = 1,752,871,959.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,871,959.94/47,107.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,209.71

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