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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,250.64, 65,203.46 and 26,029.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,250.64, 65,203.46 and 26,029.44 is: 35,919.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,250.64 : 65,203.46 = 26,029.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,250.64/65,203.46 = 26,029.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,250.64x = 65,203.46 × 26,029.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,250.64x = 1,697,209,549.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,209,549.86/47,250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,919.29

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