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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,254.84, 65,211.10 and 26,033.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,254.84, 65,211.10 and 26,033.65 is: 35,926.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,254.84 : 65,211.10 = 26,033.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,254.84/65,211.10 = 26,033.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,254.84x = 65,211.10 × 26,033.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,254.84x = 1,697,682,725.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,682,725.40/47,254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,926.11

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