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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,561.60, 67,033.84 and 37,954.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,561.60, 67,033.84 and 37,954.68 is: 52,392.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,561.60 : 67,033.84 = 37,954.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,561.60/67,033.84 = 37,954.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,561.60x = 67,033.84 × 37,954.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,561.60x = 2,544,247,946.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,247,946.37/48,561.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,392.18

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