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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,325.64, 68,069.28 and 26,664.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,325.64, 68,069.28 and 26,664.64 is: 36,797.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,325.64 : 68,069.28 = 26,664.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,325.64/68,069.28 = 26,664.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,325.64x = 68,069.28 × 26,664.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,325.64x = 1,815,042,846.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,042,846.26/49,325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,797.15

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