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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,299.63, 68,033.48 and 26,943.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,299.63, 68,033.48 and 26,943.63 is: 37,182.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,299.63 : 68,033.48 = 26,943.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,299.63/68,033.48 = 26,943.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,299.63x = 68,033.48 × 26,943.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,299.63x = 1,833,068,912.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,068,912.73/49,299.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,182.20

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