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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,364.71, 66,774.42 and 33,252.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,364.71, 66,774.42 and 33,252.54 is: 45,909.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,364.71 : 66,774.42 = 33,252.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,364.71/66,774.42 = 33,252.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,364.71x = 66,774.42 × 33,252.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,364.71x = 2,220,419,072.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,419,072.03/48,364.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,909.90

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