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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,109.61, 65,007.48 and 26,961.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,109.61, 65,007.48 and 26,961.87 is: 37,205.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,109.61 : 65,007.48 = 26,961.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,109.61/65,007.48 = 26,961.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,109.61x = 65,007.48 × 26,961.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,109.61x = 1,752,723,224.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,723,224.79/47,109.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,205.22

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