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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,291.44, 67,996.92 and 33,370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,291.44, 67,996.92 and 33,370.32 is: 46,033.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,291.44 : 67,996.92 = 33,370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,291.44/67,996.92 = 33,370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,291.44x = 67,996.92 × 33,370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,291.44x = 2,269,078,979.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,078,979.41/49,291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,033.94

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