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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,611.54, 67,083.93 and 26,255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,611.54, 67,083.93 and 26,255.54 is: 36,232.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,611.54 : 67,083.93 = 26,255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,611.54/67,083.93 = 26,255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,611.54x = 67,083.93 × 26,255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,611.54x = 1,761,324,975.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,324,975.18/48,611.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,232.65

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