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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,926.80, 65,660.07 and 46,131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,926.80, 65,660.07 and 46,131.12 is: 63,199.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,926.80 : 65,660.07 = 46,131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,926.80/65,660.07 = 46,131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,926.80x = 65,660.07 × 46,131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,926.80x = 3,028,972,568.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,972,568.38/47,926.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,199.98

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