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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,744.88, 67,267.96 and 26,388.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,744.88, 67,267.96 and 26,388.88 is: 36,416.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,744.88 : 67,267.96 = 26,388.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,744.88/67,267.96 = 26,388.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,744.88x = 67,267.96 × 26,388.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,744.88x = 1,775,126,124.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,126,124.28/48,744.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,416.67

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