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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,228.41, 65,174.88 and 26,007.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,228.41, 65,174.88 and 26,007.50 is: 35,890.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,228.41 : 65,174.88 = 26,007.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,228.41/65,174.88 = 26,007.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,228.41x = 65,174.88 × 26,007.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,228.41x = 1,695,035,691.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,035,691.60/47,228.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,890.17

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