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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,564.25, 67,019.97 and 27,344.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,564.25, 67,019.97 and 27,344.27 is: 37,735.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,564.25 : 67,019.97 = 27,344.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,564.25/67,019.97 = 27,344.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,564.25x = 67,019.97 × 27,344.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,564.25x = 1,832,612,425.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,612,425.16/48,564.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,735.83

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