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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,786.84, 67,325.94 and 26,430.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,786.84, 67,325.94 and 26,430.84 is: 36,474.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,786.84 : 67,325.94 = 26,430.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,786.84/67,325.94 = 26,430.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,786.84x = 67,325.94 × 26,430.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,786.84x = 1,779,481,147.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,481,147.99/48,786.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,474.61

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