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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,256.84, 65,221.65 and 35,907.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,256.84, 65,221.65 and 35,907.84 is: 49,558.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,256.84 : 65,221.65 = 35,907.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,256.84/65,221.65 = 35,907.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,256.84x = 65,221.65 × 35,907.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,256.84x = 2,341,968,572.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,968,572.74/47,256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,558.30

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