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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,265.65, 65,227.98 and 26,046.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,265.65, 65,227.98 and 26,046.28 is: 35,944.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,265.65 : 65,227.98 = 26,046.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,265.65/65,227.98 = 26,046.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,265.65x = 65,227.98 × 26,046.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,265.65x = 1,698,945,774.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,945,774.54/47,265.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,944.62

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