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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,284.55, 65,252.66 and 25,774.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,284.55, 65,252.66 and 25,774.32 is: 35,568.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,284.55 : 65,252.66 = 25,774.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,284.55/65,252.66 = 25,774.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,284.55x = 65,252.66 × 25,774.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,284.55x = 1,681,843,004.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,843,004.13/47,284.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,568.56

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