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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,275.46, 66,619.89 and 27,054.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,275.46, 66,619.89 and 27,054.81 is: 37,335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,275.46 : 66,619.89 = 27,054.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,275.46/66,619.89 = 27,054.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,275.46x = 66,619.89 × 27,054.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,275.46x = 1,802,388,466.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,388,466.17/48,275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,335.50

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