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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,250.92, 65,210.88 and 35,293.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,250.92, 65,210.88 and 35,293.52 is: 48,708.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,250.92 : 65,210.88 = 35,293.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,250.92/65,210.88 = 35,293.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,250.92x = 65,210.88 × 35,293.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,250.92x = 2,301,521,497.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,521,497.50/47,250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,708.50

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