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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,045.93, 66,303.50 and 26,825.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,045.93, 66,303.50 and 26,825.95 is: 37,019.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,045.93 : 66,303.50 = 26,825.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,045.93/66,303.50 = 26,825.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,045.93x = 66,303.50 × 26,825.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,045.93x = 1,778,654,375.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,654,375.83/48,045.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,019.88

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