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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,611.06, 67,083.24 and 26,255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,611.06, 67,083.24 and 26,255.06 is: 36,231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,611.06 : 67,083.24 = 26,255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,611.06/67,083.24 = 26,255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,611.06x = 67,083.24 × 26,255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,611.06x = 1,761,274,491.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,274,491.19/48,611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,231.97

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