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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,189.78, 67,882.68 and 26,833.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,189.78, 67,882.68 and 26,833.78 is: 37,031.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,189.78 : 67,882.68 = 26,833.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,189.78/67,882.68 = 26,833.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,189.78x = 67,882.68 × 26,833.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,189.78x = 1,821,548,900.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,548,900.93/49,189.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,031.04

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