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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,239.93, 65,195.71 and 35,282.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,239.93, 65,195.71 and 35,282.51 is: 48,693.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,239.93 : 65,195.71 = 35,282.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,239.93/65,195.71 = 35,282.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,239.93x = 65,195.71 × 35,282.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,239.93x = 2,300,268,290.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300,268,290.03/47,239.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,693.30

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