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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,127.67, 65,010.23 and 29,868.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,127.67, 65,010.23 and 29,868.46 is: 41,202.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,127.67 : 65,010.23 = 29,868.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,127.67/65,010.23 = 29,868.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,127.67x = 65,010.23 × 29,868.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,127.67x = 1,941,755,142.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,755,142.48/47,127.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,202.02

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