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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,369.70, 65,370.96 and 26,149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,369.70, 65,370.96 and 26,149.14 is: 36,086.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,369.70 : 65,370.96 = 26,149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,369.70/65,370.96 = 26,149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,369.70x = 65,370.96 × 26,149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,369.70x = 1,709,394,384.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,394,384.97/47,369.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,086.24

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