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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,996.26, 102,035.43 and 48,437.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,996.26, 102,035.43 and 48,437.46 is: 72,685.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,996.26 : 102,035.43 = 48,437.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,996.26/102,035.43 = 48,437.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,996.26x = 102,035.43 × 48,437.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,996.26x = 4,942,337,059.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,942,337,059.21/67,996.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,685.43

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