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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,349.78, 65,346.39 and 27,213.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,349.78, 65,346.39 and 27,213.69 is: 37,557.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,349.78 : 65,346.39 = 27,213.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,349.78/65,346.39 = 27,213.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,349.78x = 65,346.39 × 27,213.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,349.78x = 1,778,316,400.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,316,400.08/47,349.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,557.02

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