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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,294.52, 65,265.66 and 26,075.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,294.52, 65,265.66 and 26,075.76 is: 35,984.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,294.52 : 65,265.66 = 26,075.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,294.52/65,265.66 = 26,075.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,294.52x = 65,265.66 × 26,075.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,294.52x = 1,701,851,686.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,851,686.40/47,294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,984.12

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