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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,979.67, 73,469.49 and 22,670.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,979.67, 73,469.49 and 22,670.06 is: 34,005.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,979.67 : 73,469.49 = 22,670.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,979.67/73,469.49 = 22,670.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,979.67x = 73,469.49 × 22,670.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,979.67x = 1,665,557,746.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,557,746.47/48,979.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,005.08

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