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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,691.62, 67,176.42 and 35,975.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,691.62, 67,176.42 and 35,975.46 is: 49,632.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,691.62 : 67,176.42 = 35,975.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,691.62/67,176.42 = 35,975.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,691.62x = 67,176.42 × 35,975.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,691.62x = 2,416,702,610.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416,702,610.65/48,691.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,632.82

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