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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,705.12, 67,212.96 and 26,349.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,705.12, 67,212.96 and 26,349.12 is: 36,361.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,705.12 : 67,212.96 = 26,349.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,705.12/67,212.96 = 26,349.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,705.12x = 67,212.96 × 26,349.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,705.12x = 1,771,002,348.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,002,348.60/48,705.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,361.73

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