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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,362.61, 65,438.85 and 37,367.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,362.61, 65,438.85 and 37,367.11 is: 51,628.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,362.61 : 65,438.85 = 37,367.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,362.61/65,438.85 = 37,367.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,362.61x = 65,438.85 × 37,367.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,362.61x = 2,445,260,706.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,260,706.22/47,362.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,628.50

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