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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,615.22, 65,719.89 and 30,819.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,615.22, 65,719.89 and 30,819.06 is: 42,537.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,615.22 : 65,719.89 = 30,819.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,615.22/65,719.89 = 30,819.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,615.22x = 65,719.89 × 30,819.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,615.22x = 2,025,425,233.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,425,233.10/47,615.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,537.35

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