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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,280.52, 68,007.18 and 26,924.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,280.52, 68,007.18 and 26,924.52 is: 37,155.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,280.52 : 68,007.18 = 26,924.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,280.52/68,007.18 = 26,924.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,280.52x = 68,007.18 × 26,924.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,280.52x = 1,831,060,678.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,060,678.05/49,280.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,155.87

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