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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,744.91, 67,267.41 and 27,525.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,744.91, 67,267.41 and 27,525.07 is: 37,984.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,744.91 : 67,267.41 = 27,525.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,744.91/67,267.41 = 27,525.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,744.91x = 67,267.41 × 27,525.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,744.91x = 1,851,540,168.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,540,168.97/48,744.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,984.28

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