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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,723.92, 67,182.96 and 35,995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,723.92, 67,182.96 and 35,995.52 is: 49,632.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,723.92 : 67,182.96 = 35,995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,723.92/67,182.96 = 35,995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,723.92x = 67,182.96 × 35,995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,723.92x = 2,418,285,580.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,285,580.34/48,723.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,632.41

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