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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,577.76, 67,032.77 and 35,838.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,577.76, 67,032.77 and 35,838.04 is: 49,453.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,577.76 : 67,032.77 = 35,838.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,577.76/67,032.77 = 35,838.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,577.76x = 67,032.77 × 35,838.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,577.76x = 2,402,322,745.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,322,745.80/48,577.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,453.14

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