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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,620.52, 72,901.62 and 22,292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,620.52, 72,901.62 and 22,292.28 is: 33,425.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,620.52 : 72,901.62 = 22,292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,620.52/72,901.62 = 22,292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,620.52x = 72,901.62 × 22,292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,620.52x = 1,625,143,325.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,143,325.49/48,620.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,425.05

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