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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,029.29, 66,284.03 and 26,523.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,029.29, 66,284.03 and 26,523.11 is: 36,603.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,029.29 : 66,284.03 = 26,523.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,029.29/66,284.03 = 26,523.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,029.29x = 66,284.03 × 26,523.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,029.29x = 1,758,058,850.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,058,850.95/48,029.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,603.89

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