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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,953.62, 67,555.91 and 29,833.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,953.62, 67,555.91 and 29,833.48 is: 41,170.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,953.62 : 67,555.91 = 29,833.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,953.62/67,555.91 = 29,833.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,953.62x = 67,555.91 × 29,833.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,953.62x = 2,015,427,402.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,427,402.92/48,953.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,170.14

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