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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,314.22, 72,389.30 and 23,366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,314.22, 72,389.30 and 23,366 is: 35,009.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,314.22 : 72,389.30 = 23,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,314.22/72,389.30 = 23,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,314.22x = 72,389.30 × 23,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,314.22x = 1,691,448,383.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,448,383.80/48,314.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,009.33

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