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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,348.96, 66,726.36 and 32,466.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,348.96, 66,726.36 and 32,466.48 is: 44,806.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,348.96 : 66,726.36 = 32,466.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,348.96/66,726.36 = 32,466.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,348.96x = 66,726.36 × 32,466.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,348.96x = 2,166,370,032.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,370,032.41/48,348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,806.96

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