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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,271.68, 67,994.89 and 26,610.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,271.68, 67,994.89 and 26,610.67 is: 36,722.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,271.68 : 67,994.89 = 26,610.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,271.68/67,994.89 = 26,610.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,271.68x = 67,994.89 × 26,610.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,271.68x = 1,809,389,342.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,389,342.96/49,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,722.71

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