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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,975.26, 67,585.84 and 29,103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,975.26, 67,585.84 and 29,103.26 is: 40,162.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,975.26 : 67,585.84 = 29,103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,975.26/67,585.84 = 29,103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,975.26x = 67,585.84 × 29,103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,975.26x = 1,966,968,273.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,968,273.84/48,975.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,162.49

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