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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,145.34, 65,060.48 and 27,008.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,145.34, 65,060.48 and 27,008.74 is: 37,272.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,145.34 : 65,060.48 = 27,008.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,145.34/65,060.48 = 27,008.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,145.34x = 65,060.48 × 27,008.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,145.34x = 1,757,201,588.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,201,588.60/47,145.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,272.01

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