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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,284.34, 65,251.49 and 25,774.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,284.34, 65,251.49 and 25,774.28 is: 35,568.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,284.34 : 65,251.49 = 25,774.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,284.34/65,251.49 = 25,774.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,284.34x = 65,251.49 × 25,774.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,284.34x = 1,681,810,475.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,810,475.26/47,284.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,568.02

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