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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,266.65, 65,229.36 and 26,047.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,266.65, 65,229.36 and 26,047.28 is: 35,946.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,266.65 : 65,229.36 = 26,047.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,266.65/65,229.36 = 26,047.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,266.65x = 65,229.36 × 26,047.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,266.65x = 1,699,047,077.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,047,077.99/47,266.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,946.00

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