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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,755.55, 67,313.93 and 39,824.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,755.55, 67,313.93 and 39,824.49 is: 54,983.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,755.55 : 67,313.93 = 39,824.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,755.55/67,313.93 = 39,824.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,755.55x = 67,313.93 × 39,824.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,755.55x = 2,680,742,733.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,742,733.02/48,755.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,983.33

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