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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,096.51, 67,756.08 and 36,975.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,096.51, 67,756.08 and 36,975.61 is: 51,028.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,096.51 : 67,756.08 = 36,975.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,096.51/67,756.08 = 36,975.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,096.51x = 67,756.08 × 36,975.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,096.51x = 2,505,322,219.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,322,219.82/49,096.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,028.52

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