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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,280.46, 68,007.06 and 26,924.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,280.46, 68,007.06 and 26,924.46 is: 37,155.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,280.46 : 68,007.06 = 26,924.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,280.46/68,007.06 = 26,924.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,280.46x = 68,007.06 × 26,924.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,280.46x = 1,831,053,366.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,053,366.69/49,280.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,155.77

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