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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,346.52, 68,099.80 and 26,990.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,346.52, 68,099.80 and 26,990.52 is: 37,247.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,346.52 : 68,099.80 = 26,990.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,346.52/68,099.80 = 26,990.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,346.52x = 68,099.80 × 26,990.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,346.52x = 1,838,049,013.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,049,013.90/49,346.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,247.79

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