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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,213.73, 65,166.03 and 27,070.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,213.73, 65,166.03 and 27,070.25 is: 37,363.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,213.73 : 65,166.03 = 27,070.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,213.73/65,166.03 = 27,070.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,213.73x = 65,166.03 × 27,070.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,213.73x = 1,764,060,723.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,060,723.61/47,213.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,363.30

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