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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,214.48, 73,659.72 and 34,955.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,214.48, 73,659.72 and 34,955.60 is: 52,318.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,214.48 : 73,659.72 = 34,955.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,214.48/73,659.72 = 34,955.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,214.48x = 73,659.72 × 34,955.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,214.48x = 2,574,819,708.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,819,708.43/49,214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,318.34

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