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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,284.68, 65,252.84 and 25,774.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,284.68, 65,252.84 and 25,774.44 is: 35,568.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,284.68 : 65,252.84 = 25,774.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,284.68/65,252.84 = 25,774.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,284.68x = 65,252.84 × 25,774.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,284.68x = 1,681,855,409.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,855,409.41/47,284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,568.72

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