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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,674.97, 67,171.32 and 27,164.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,674.97, 67,171.32 and 27,164.49 is: 37,486.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,674.97 : 67,171.32 = 27,164.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,674.97/67,171.32 = 27,164.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,674.97x = 67,171.32 × 27,164.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,674.97x = 1,824,674,650.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,674,650.43/48,674.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,486.92

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