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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,484.61, 94,332.96 and 48,306.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,484.61, 94,332.96 and 48,306.03 is: 66,538.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,484.61 : 94,332.96 = 48,306.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,484.61/94,332.96 = 48,306.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,484.61x = 94,332.96 × 48,306.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,484.61x = 4,556,850,795.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,556,850,795.75/68,484.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,538.32

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