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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,912.82, 67,560.77 and 37,718.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,912.82, 67,560.77 and 37,718.26 is: 52,098.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,912.82 : 67,560.77 = 37,718.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,912.82/67,560.77 = 37,718.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,912.82x = 67,560.77 × 37,718.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,912.82x = 2,548,274,688.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,274,688.66/48,912.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,098.30

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