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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,179.31, 65,107.97 and 25,669.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,179.31, 65,107.97 and 25,669.18 is: 35,423.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,179.31 : 65,107.97 = 25,669.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,179.31/65,107.97 = 25,669.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,179.31x = 65,107.97 × 25,669.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,179.31x = 1,671,268,450.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,268,450.51/47,179.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,423.75

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