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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,294.76, 65,266.76 and 26,074.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,294.76, 65,266.76 and 26,074.46 is: 35,982.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,294.76 : 65,266.76 = 26,074.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,294.76/65,266.76 = 26,074.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,294.76x = 65,266.76 × 26,074.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,294.76x = 1,701,795,522.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,795,522.95/47,294.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,982.75

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