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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,977.44, 67,577.06 and 31,065.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,977.44, 67,577.06 and 31,065.92 is: 42,863.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,977.44 : 67,577.06 = 31,065.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,977.44/67,577.06 = 31,065.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,977.44x = 67,577.06 × 31,065.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,977.44x = 2,099,343,539.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,343,539.80/48,977.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,863.48

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