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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,669.93, 67,161.76 and 27,447.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,669.93, 67,161.76 and 27,447.93 is: 37,876.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,669.93 : 67,161.76 = 27,447.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,669.93/67,161.76 = 27,447.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,669.93x = 67,161.76 × 27,447.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,669.93x = 1,843,451,218.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,451,218.54/48,669.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,876.59

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