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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,313.55, 72,495.66 and 35,095.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,313.55, 72,495.66 and 35,095.74 is: 52,662.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,313.55 : 72,495.66 = 35,095.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,313.55/72,495.66 = 35,095.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,313.55x = 72,495.66 × 35,095.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,313.55x = 2,544,288,834.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,288,834.49/48,313.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,662.02

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