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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,966.21, 67,468.55 and 33,022.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,966.21, 67,468.55 and 33,022.71 is: 45,500.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,966.21 : 67,468.55 = 33,022.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,966.21/67,468.55 = 33,022.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,966.21x = 67,468.55 × 33,022.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,966.21x = 2,227,994,195.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,227,994,195.66/48,966.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,500.65

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