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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,573.58, 67,034.97 and 27,064.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,573.58, 67,034.97 and 27,064.75 is: 37,351.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,573.58 : 67,034.97 = 27,064.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,573.58/67,034.97 = 27,064.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,573.58x = 67,034.97 × 27,064.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,573.58x = 1,814,284,704.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,284,704.31/48,573.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,351.27

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