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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,266.70, 67,988.13 and 26,910.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,266.70, 67,988.13 and 26,910.70 is: 37,136.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,266.70 : 67,988.13 = 26,910.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,266.70/67,988.13 = 26,910.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,266.70x = 67,988.13 × 26,910.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,266.70x = 1,829,608,169.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,608,169.99/49,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,136.81

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