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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,952.14, 73,361.97 and 35,070.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,952.14, 73,361.97 and 35,070.54 is: 52,558.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,952.14 : 73,361.97 = 35,070.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,952.14/73,361.97 = 35,070.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,952.14x = 73,361.97 × 35,070.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,952.14x = 2,572,843,903.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,843,903.36/48,952.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,558.35

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