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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,356.44, 68,107.35 and 30,227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,356.44, 68,107.35 and 30,227.48 is: 41,711.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,356.44 : 68,107.35 = 30,227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,356.44/68,107.35 = 30,227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,356.44x = 68,107.35 × 30,227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,356.44x = 2,058,713,801.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,713,801.27/49,356.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,711.14

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