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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,744.96, 67,269.60 and 29,901.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,744.96, 67,269.60 and 29,901.12 is: 41,264.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,744.96 : 67,269.60 = 29,901.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,744.96/67,269.60 = 29,901.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,744.96x = 67,269.60 × 29,901.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,744.96x = 2,011,436,381.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,436,381.95/48,744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,264.50

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