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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,966.65, 67,554.89 and 36,250.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,966.65, 67,554.89 and 36,250.27 is: 50,011.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,966.65 : 67,554.89 = 36,250.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,966.65/67,554.89 = 36,250.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,966.65x = 67,554.89 × 36,250.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,966.65x = 2,448,882,773.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,882,773.06/48,966.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,011.24

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