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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,668.82, 67,163.05 and 26,312.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,668.82, 67,163.05 and 26,312.82 is: 36,311.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,668.82 : 67,163.05 = 26,312.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,668.82/67,163.05 = 26,312.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,668.82x = 67,163.05 × 26,312.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,668.82x = 1,767,249,245.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,249,245.30/48,668.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,311.73

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