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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,369.70, 65,368.89 and 26,147.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,369.70, 65,368.89 and 26,147.43 is: 36,082.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,369.70 : 65,368.89 = 26,147.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,369.70/65,368.89 = 26,147.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,369.70x = 65,368.89 × 26,147.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,369.70x = 1,709,228,475.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,228,475.45/47,369.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,082.74

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