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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,126.76, 65,035.06 and 26,983.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,126.76, 65,035.06 and 26,983.94 is: 37,237.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,126.76 : 65,035.06 = 26,983.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,126.76/65,035.06 = 26,983.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,126.76x = 65,035.06 × 26,983.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,126.76x = 1,754,902,156.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,902,156.94/47,126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,237.91

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