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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,284.73, 67,942.12 and 35,112.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,284.73, 67,942.12 and 35,112.97 is: 48,405.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,284.73 : 67,942.12 = 35,112.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,284.73/67,942.12 = 35,112.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,284.73x = 67,942.12 × 35,112.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,284.73x = 2,385,649,394.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,649,394.44/49,284.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,405.45

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