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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,177.99, 66,483.75 and 26,957.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,177.99, 66,483.75 and 26,957.28 is: 37,200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,177.99 : 66,483.75 = 26,957.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,177.99/66,483.75 = 26,957.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,177.99x = 66,483.75 × 26,957.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,177.99x = 1,792,221,064.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,221,064.20/48,177.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,200.00

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