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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,670.44, 72,783.24 and 35,388.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,670.44, 72,783.24 and 35,388.06 is: 52,920.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,670.44 : 72,783.24 = 35,388.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,670.44/72,783.24 = 35,388.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,670.44x = 72,783.24 × 35,388.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,670.44x = 2,575,657,664.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,657,664.11/48,670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,920.37

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