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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,709.54, 67,264.64 and 35,849.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,709.54, 67,264.64 and 35,849.98 is: 49,506.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,709.54 : 67,264.64 = 35,849.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,709.54/67,264.64 = 35,849.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,709.54x = 67,264.64 × 35,849.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,709.54x = 2,411,435,998.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,435,998.71/48,709.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,506.44

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