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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,749.16, 67,273.54 and 26,393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,749.16, 67,273.54 and 26,393 is: 36,422.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,749.16 : 67,273.54 = 26,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,749.16/67,273.54 = 26,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,749.16x = 67,273.54 × 26,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,749.16x = 1,775,550,541.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,550,541.22/48,749.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,422.18

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