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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,309.16, 68,047.06 and 45,542.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,309.16, 68,047.06 and 45,542.04 is: 62,848.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,309.16 : 68,047.06 = 45,542.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,309.16/68,047.06 = 45,542.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,309.16x = 68,047.06 × 45,542.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,309.16x = 3,099,001,928.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099,001,928.40/49,309.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,848.40

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