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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,781.92, 67,318.96 and 26,425.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,781.92, 67,318.96 and 26,425.92 is: 36,467.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,781.92 : 67,318.96 = 26,425.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,781.92/67,318.96 = 26,425.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,781.92x = 67,318.96 × 26,425.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,781.92x = 1,778,965,451.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,965,451.44/48,781.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,467.72

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