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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,554.71, 67,006.73 and 27,334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,554.71, 67,006.73 and 27,334.72 is: 37,722.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,554.71 : 67,006.73 = 27,334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,554.71/67,006.73 = 27,334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,554.71x = 67,006.73 × 27,334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,554.71x = 1,831,610,202.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,610,202.67/48,554.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,722.61

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