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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,666.76, 67,159.94 and 26,310.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,666.76, 67,159.94 and 26,310.76 is: 36,308.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,666.76 : 67,159.94 = 26,310.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,666.76/67,159.94 = 26,310.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,666.76x = 67,159.94 × 26,310.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,666.76x = 1,767,028,763.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,028,763.50/48,666.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,308.74

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