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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,314.98, 65,226.82 and 37,225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,314.98, 65,226.82 and 37,225.90 is: 51,318.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,314.98 : 65,226.82 = 37,225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,314.98/65,226.82 = 37,225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,314.98x = 65,226.82 × 37,225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,314.98x = 2,428,127,078.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,127,078.64/47,314.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,318.36

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