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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,870.08, 67,440.84 and 26,514.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,870.08, 67,440.84 and 26,514.08 is: 36,589.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,870.08 : 67,440.84 = 26,514.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,870.08/67,440.84 = 26,514.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,870.08x = 67,440.84 × 26,514.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,870.08x = 1,788,131,827.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,131,827.03/48,870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,589.50

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