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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,281.96, 68,009.13 and 26,925.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,281.96, 68,009.13 and 26,925.96 is: 37,157.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,281.96 : 68,009.13 = 26,925.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,281.96/68,009.13 = 26,925.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,281.96x = 68,009.13 × 26,925.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,281.96x = 1,831,211,114.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,211,114.01/49,281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,157.84

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