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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,322.30, 65,306.70 and 26,102.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,322.30, 65,306.70 and 26,102.91 is: 36,023.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,322.30 : 65,306.70 = 26,102.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,322.30/65,306.70 = 26,102.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,322.30x = 65,306.70 × 26,102.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,322.30x = 1,704,694,912.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,694,912.50/47,322.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,023.08

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