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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,003.99, 67,663.59 and 37,655.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,003.99, 67,663.59 and 37,655.59 is: 51,993.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,003.99 : 67,663.59 = 37,655.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,003.99/67,663.59 = 37,655.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,003.99x = 67,663.59 × 37,655.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,003.99x = 2,547,912,402.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,912,402.97/49,003.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,993.98

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