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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,109.99, 65,007.97 and 26,962.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,109.99, 65,007.97 and 26,962.27 is: 37,205.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,109.99 : 65,007.97 = 26,962.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,109.99/65,007.97 = 26,962.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,109.99x = 65,007.97 × 26,962.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,109.99x = 1,752,762,439.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,762,439.29/47,109.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,205.75

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