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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,664.44, 67,154.86 and 27,445.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,664.44, 67,154.86 and 27,445.68 is: 37,873.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,664.44 : 67,154.86 = 27,445.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,664.44/67,154.86 = 27,445.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,664.44x = 67,154.86 × 27,445.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,664.44x = 1,843,110,798.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,110,798.00/48,664.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,873.87

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