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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,010.70, 67,672.87 and 37,662.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,010.70, 67,672.87 and 37,662.30 is: 52,003.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,010.70 : 67,672.87 = 37,662.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,010.70/67,672.87 = 37,662.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,010.70x = 67,672.87 × 37,662.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,010.70x = 2,548,715,837.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,715,837.65/49,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,003.25

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