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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,966.75, 67,574.66 and 26,610.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,966.75, 67,574.66 and 26,610.75 is: 36,723.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,966.75 : 67,574.66 = 26,610.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,966.75/67,574.66 = 26,610.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,966.75x = 67,574.66 × 26,610.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,966.75x = 1,798,212,250.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,212,250.54/48,966.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,723.13

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