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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,063.44, 67,727.86 and 33,169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,063.44, 67,727.86 and 33,169.44 is: 45,787.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,063.44 : 67,727.86 = 33,169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,063.44/67,727.86 = 33,169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,063.44x = 67,727.86 × 33,169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,063.44x = 2,246,495,188.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,495,188.60/49,063.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,787.56

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