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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,966.88, 67,574.72 and 26,610.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,966.88, 67,574.72 and 26,610.88 is: 36,723.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,966.88 : 67,574.72 = 26,610.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,966.88/67,574.72 = 26,610.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,966.88x = 67,574.72 × 26,610.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,966.88x = 1,798,222,764.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,222,764.95/48,966.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,723.25

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