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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,004.99, 67,664.97 and 37,656.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,004.99, 67,664.97 and 37,656.59 is: 51,995.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,004.99 : 67,664.97 = 37,656.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,004.99/67,664.97 = 37,656.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,004.99x = 67,664.97 × 37,656.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,004.99x = 2,548,032,032.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,032,032.65/49,004.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,995.36

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