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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,270.62, 67,993.35 and 26,914.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,270.62, 67,993.35 and 26,914.62 is: 37,142.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,270.62 : 67,993.35 = 26,914.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,270.62/67,993.35 = 26,914.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,270.62x = 67,993.35 × 26,914.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,270.62x = 1,830,015,177.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,015,177.78/49,270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,142.12

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