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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,915.68, 67,532.28 and 35,474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,915.68, 67,532.28 and 35,474 is: 48,974.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,915.68 : 67,532.28 = 35,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,915.68/67,532.28 = 35,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,915.68x = 67,532.28 × 35,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,915.68x = 2,395,640,100.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,640,100.72/48,915.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,974.89

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