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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,590.59, 65,674.04 and 26,369.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,590.59, 65,674.04 and 26,369.67 is: 36,389.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,590.59 : 65,674.04 = 26,369.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,590.59/65,674.04 = 26,369.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,590.59x = 65,674.04 × 26,369.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,590.59x = 1,731,802,630.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,802,630.52/47,590.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,389.60

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