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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,377.52, 65,380.96 and 26,158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,377.52, 65,380.96 and 26,158.24 is: 36,098.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,377.52 : 65,380.96 = 26,158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,377.52/65,380.96 = 26,158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,377.52x = 65,380.96 × 26,158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,377.52x = 1,710,250,843.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,250,843.11/47,377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,098.36

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