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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,069.63, 66,279.82 and 32,765.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,069.63, 66,279.82 and 32,765.24 is: 45,177.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,069.63 : 66,279.82 = 32,765.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,069.63/66,279.82 = 32,765.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,069.63x = 66,279.82 × 32,765.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,069.63x = 2,171,674,167.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,674,167.56/48,069.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,177.68

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