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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,322.54, 68,064.08 and 26,966.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,322.54, 68,064.08 and 26,966.54 is: 37,213.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,322.54 : 68,064.08 = 26,966.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,322.54/68,064.08 = 26,966.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,322.54x = 68,064.08 × 26,966.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,322.54x = 1,835,452,735.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,835,452,735.88/49,322.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,213.26

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