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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,273.49, 65,237.43 and 25,763.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,273.49, 65,237.43 and 25,763.25 is: 35,553.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,273.49 : 65,237.43 = 25,763.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,273.49/65,237.43 = 25,763.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,273.49x = 65,237.43 × 25,763.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,273.49x = 1,680,728,218.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,728,218.45/47,273.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,553.29

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