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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,182.76, 94,059.83 and 48,050.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,182.76, 94,059.83 and 48,050.72 is: 66,287.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,182.76 : 94,059.83 = 48,050.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,182.76/94,059.83 = 48,050.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,182.76x = 94,059.83 × 48,050.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,182.76x = 4,519,642,557.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,519,642,557.13/68,182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,287.17

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