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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,280.92, 65,247.80 and 26,060.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,280.92, 65,247.80 and 26,060.27 is: 35,963.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,280.92 : 65,247.80 = 26,060.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,280.92/65,247.80 = 26,060.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,280.92x = 65,247.80 × 26,060.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,280.92x = 1,700,374,828.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,374,828.37/47,280.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,963.24

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