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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,157.48, 67,811.46 and 33,247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,157.48, 67,811.46 and 33,247.28 is: 45,863.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,157.48 : 67,811.46 = 33,247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,157.48/67,811.46 = 33,247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,157.48x = 67,811.46 × 33,247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,157.48x = 2,254,546,597.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,546,597.83/49,157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,863.75

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