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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,652.93, 65,802.84 and 29,778.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,652.93, 65,802.84 and 29,778.48 is: 41,120.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,652.93 : 65,802.84 = 29,778.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,652.93/65,802.84 = 29,778.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,652.93x = 65,802.84 × 29,778.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,652.93x = 1,959,508,554.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,508,554.88/47,652.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,120.42

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