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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,131.76, 65,038.68 and 25,910

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,131.76, 65,038.68 and 25,910 is: 35,754.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,131.76 : 65,038.68 = 25,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,131.76/65,038.68 = 25,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,131.76x = 65,038.68 × 25,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,131.76x = 1,685,152,198.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,152,198.80/47,131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,754.07

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