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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,217.66, 65,154.96 and 27,069

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,217.66, 65,154.96 and 27,069 is: 37,352.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,217.66 : 65,154.96 = 27,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,217.66/65,154.96 = 27,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,217.66x = 65,154.96 × 27,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,217.66x = 1,763,679,612.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,679,612.24/47,217.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,352.12

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