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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,049.80, 66,303.88 and 32,955.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,049.80, 66,303.88 and 32,955.36 is: 45,475.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,049.80 : 66,303.88 = 32,955.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,049.80/66,303.88 = 32,955.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,049.80x = 66,303.88 × 32,955.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,049.80x = 2,185,068,234.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,068,234.80/48,049.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,475.07

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