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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,203.24, 90,018.66 and 47,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,203.24, 90,018.66 and 47,281 is: 65,275.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,203.24 : 90,018.66 = 47,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,203.24/90,018.66 = 47,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,203.24x = 90,018.66 × 47,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,203.24x = 4,256,172,263.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256,172,263.46/65,203.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,275.47

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