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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,277.46, 68,002.92 and 26,921.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,277.46, 68,002.92 and 26,921.46 is: 37,151.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,277.46 : 68,002.92 = 26,921.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,277.46/68,002.92 = 26,921.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,277.46x = 68,002.92 × 26,921.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,277.46x = 1,830,737,890.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,737,890.66/49,277.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,151.63

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