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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,267.80, 65,228.73 and 25,757.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,267.80, 65,228.73 and 25,757.74 is: 35,545.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,267.80 : 65,228.73 = 25,757.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,267.80/65,228.73 = 25,757.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,267.80x = 65,228.73 × 25,757.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,267.80x = 1,680,144,504.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,144,504.80/47,267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,545.22

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