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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,281.66, 68,008.69 and 26,925.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,281.66, 68,008.69 and 26,925.66 is: 37,157.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,281.66 : 68,008.69 = 26,925.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,281.66/68,008.69 = 26,925.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,281.66x = 68,008.69 × 26,925.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,281.66x = 1,831,178,796.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,178,796.67/49,281.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,157.41

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