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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,305.48, 68,041.62 and 26,949.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,305.48, 68,041.62 and 26,949.48 is: 37,190.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,305.48 : 68,041.62 = 26,949.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,305.48/68,041.62 = 26,949.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,305.48x = 68,041.62 × 26,949.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,305.48x = 1,833,686,277.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,686,277.36/49,305.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,190.31

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