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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,169.52, 66,476.52 and 26,947.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,169.52, 66,476.52 and 26,947.52 is: 37,189.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,169.52 : 66,476.52 = 26,947.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,169.52/66,476.52 = 26,947.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,169.52x = 66,476.52 × 26,947.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,169.52x = 1,791,377,352.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,377,352.23/48,169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,189.02

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