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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,312.48, 65,287.88 and 26,091.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,312.48, 65,287.88 and 26,091.28 is: 36,004.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,312.48 : 65,287.88 = 26,091.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,312.48/65,287.88 = 26,091.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,312.48x = 65,287.88 × 26,091.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,312.48x = 1,703,444,357.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,444,357.69/47,312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,004.12

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