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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,369.12, 66,704.76 and 32,245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,369.12, 66,704.76 and 32,245.68 is: 44,469.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,369.12 : 66,704.76 = 32,245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,369.12/66,704.76 = 32,245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,369.12x = 66,704.76 × 32,245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,369.12x = 2,150,940,345.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,940,345.44/48,369.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,469.29

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