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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,722.92, 67,181.58 and 35,994.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,722.92, 67,181.58 and 35,994.52 is: 49,631.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,722.92 : 67,181.58 = 35,994.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,722.92/67,181.58 = 35,994.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,722.92x = 67,181.58 × 35,994.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,722.92x = 2,418,168,724.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,168,724.94/48,722.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,631.03

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