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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,929.59, 67,543.50 and 33,035.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,929.59, 67,543.50 and 33,035.59 is: 45,603.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,929.59 : 67,543.50 = 33,035.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,929.59/67,543.50 = 33,035.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,929.59x = 67,543.50 × 33,035.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,929.59x = 2,231,339,373.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,339,373.17/48,929.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,603.07

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