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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,307.69, 66,633.94 and 34,898.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,307.69, 66,633.94 and 34,898.65 is: 48,137.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,307.69 : 66,633.94 = 34,898.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,307.69/66,633.94 = 34,898.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,307.69x = 66,633.94 × 34,898.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,307.69x = 2,325,434,427.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,434,427.22/48,307.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,137.97

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