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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,822.48, 67,363.74 and 36,752.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,822.48, 67,363.74 and 36,752.58 is: 50,710.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,822.48 : 67,363.74 = 36,752.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,822.48/67,363.74 = 36,752.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,822.48x = 67,363.74 × 36,752.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,822.48x = 2,475,791,243.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,791,243.45/48,822.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,710.07

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