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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,265.69, 65,204.86 and 30,261.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,265.69, 65,204.86 and 30,261.76 is: 41,747.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,265.69 : 65,204.86 = 30,261.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,265.69/65,204.86 = 30,261.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,265.69x = 65,204.86 × 30,261.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,265.69x = 1,973,213,824.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973,213,824.15/47,265.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,747.28

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