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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,638.16, 67,094.88 and 33,504.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,638.16, 67,094.88 and 33,504.48 is: 46,218.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,638.16 : 67,094.88 = 33,504.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,638.16/67,094.88 = 33,504.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,638.16x = 67,094.88 × 33,504.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,638.16x = 2,247,979,065.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,979,065.06/48,638.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,218.42

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