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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,059.68, 67,621.42 and 34,700.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,059.68, 67,621.42 and 34,700.96 is: 47,830.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,059.68 : 67,621.42 = 34,700.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,059.68/67,621.42 = 34,700.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,059.68x = 67,621.42 × 34,700.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,059.68x = 2,346,528,190.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,528,190.56/49,059.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,830.08

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