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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,065.44, 67,730.62 and 33,171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,065.44, 67,730.62 and 33,171.44 is: 45,790.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,065.44 : 67,730.62 = 33,171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,065.44/67,730.62 = 33,171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,065.44x = 67,730.62 × 33,171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,065.44x = 2,246,722,197.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,722,197.49/49,065.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,790.32

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