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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,162.76, 65,094.51 and 29,923.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,162.76, 65,094.51 and 29,923.92 is: 41,301.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,162.76 : 65,094.51 = 29,923.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,162.76/65,094.51 = 29,923.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,162.76x = 65,094.51 × 29,923.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,162.76x = 1,947,882,909.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,882,909.68/47,162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,301.29

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