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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,007.64, 66,249.96 and 30,113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,007.64, 66,249.96 and 30,113.12 is: 41,555.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,007.64 : 66,249.96 = 30,113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,007.64/66,249.96 = 30,113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,007.64x = 66,249.96 × 30,113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,007.64x = 1,994,992,995.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,994,992,995.48/48,007.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,555.74

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