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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,513.76, 65,575.95 and 27,366.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,513.76, 65,575.95 and 27,366.75 is: 37,770.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,513.76 : 65,575.95 = 27,366.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,513.76/65,575.95 = 27,366.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,513.76x = 65,575.95 × 27,366.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,513.76x = 1,794,600,629.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,600,629.66/47,513.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,770.12

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