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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,355.22, 65,346.71 and 27,212.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,355.22, 65,346.71 and 27,212.14 is: 37,550.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,355.22 : 65,346.71 = 27,212.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,355.22/65,346.71 = 27,212.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,355.22x = 65,346.71 × 27,212.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,355.22x = 1,778,223,821.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,223,821.06/47,355.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,550.75

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