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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,323.52, 65,306.64 and 26,102.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,323.52, 65,306.64 and 26,102.48 is: 36,021.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,323.52 : 65,306.64 = 26,102.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,323.52/65,306.64 = 26,102.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,323.52x = 65,306.64 × 26,102.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,323.52x = 1,704,665,264.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,665,264.47/47,323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,021.52

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