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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,667.82, 67,161.68 and 26,311.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,667.82, 67,161.68 and 26,311.82 is: 36,310.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,667.82 : 67,161.68 = 26,311.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,667.82/67,161.68 = 26,311.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,667.82x = 67,161.68 × 26,311.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,667.82x = 1,767,146,035.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,146,035.06/48,667.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,310.36

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