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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,007.64, 66,227.13 and 31,026.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,007.64, 66,227.13 and 31,026.53 is: 42,801.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,007.64 : 66,227.13 = 31,026.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,007.64/66,227.13 = 31,026.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,007.64x = 66,227.13 × 31,026.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,007.64x = 2,054,797,704.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,797,704.62/48,007.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,801.48

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