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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,719.41, 67,232.97 and 26,363.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,719.41, 67,232.97 and 26,363.41 is: 36,381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,719.41 : 67,232.97 = 26,363.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,719.41/67,232.97 = 26,363.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,719.41x = 67,232.97 × 26,363.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,719.41x = 1,772,490,185.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,490,185.55/48,719.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,381.60

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