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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,625.93, 67,038.79 and 36,474.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,625.93, 67,038.79 and 36,474.76 is: 50,286.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,625.93 : 67,038.79 = 36,474.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,625.93/67,038.79 = 36,474.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,625.93x = 67,038.79 × 36,474.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,625.93x = 2,445,223,349.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,223,349.56/48,625.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,286.41

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