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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,211.03, 65,149.28 and 27,053.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,211.03, 65,149.28 and 27,053.88 is: 37,333.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,211.03 : 65,149.28 = 27,053.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,211.03/65,149.28 = 27,053.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,211.03x = 65,149.28 × 27,053.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,211.03x = 1,762,540,667.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,540,667.94/47,211.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,333.24

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