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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,713.46, 67,212.95 and 33,601.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,713.46, 67,212.95 and 33,601.29 is: 46,361.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,713.46 : 67,212.95 = 33,601.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,713.46/67,212.95 = 33,601.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,713.46x = 67,212.95 × 33,601.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,713.46x = 2,258,441,656.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,441,656.70/48,713.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,361.76

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