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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,266.69, 65,229.40 and 26,047.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,266.69, 65,229.40 and 26,047.32 is: 35,946.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,266.69 : 65,229.40 = 26,047.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,266.69/65,229.40 = 26,047.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,266.69x = 65,229.40 × 26,047.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,266.69x = 1,699,050,990.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,050,990.09/47,266.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,946.06

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