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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,744.51, 67,247.37 and 32,834.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,744.51, 67,247.37 and 32,834.09 is: 45,297.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,744.51 : 67,247.37 = 32,834.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,744.51/67,247.37 = 32,834.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,744.51x = 67,247.37 × 32,834.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,744.51x = 2,208,005,862.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,005,862.61/48,744.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,297.53

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