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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,163.84, 65,095.32 and 27,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,163.84, 65,095.32 and 27,034.20 is: 37,312.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,163.84 : 65,095.32 = 27,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,163.84/65,095.32 = 27,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,163.84x = 65,095.32 × 27,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,163.84x = 1,759,799,899.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,799,899.94/47,163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,312.48

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