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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,570.63, 67,027.46 and 27,349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,570.63, 67,027.46 and 27,349.44 is: 37,742.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,570.63 : 67,027.46 = 27,349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,570.63/67,027.46 = 27,349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,570.63x = 67,027.46 × 27,349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,570.63x = 1,833,163,495.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,163,495.62/48,570.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,742.22

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