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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,931.70, 68,659.90 and 48,931.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,931.70, 68,659.90 and 48,931.70 is: 68,659.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,931.70 : 68,659.90 = 48,931.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,931.70/68,659.90 = 48,931.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,931.70x = 68,659.90 × 48,931.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,931.70x = 3,359,645,628.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359,645,628.83/48,931.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,659.90

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