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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,312.44, 68,049.90 and 26,955

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,312.44, 68,049.90 and 26,955 is: 37,197.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,312.44 : 68,049.90 = 26,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,312.44/68,049.90 = 26,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,312.44x = 68,049.90 × 26,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,312.44x = 1,834,285,054.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,285,054.50/49,312.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,197.21

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