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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,358.25, 68,114.43 and 27,002.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,358.25, 68,114.43 and 27,002.25 is: 37,263.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,358.25 : 68,114.43 = 27,002.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,358.25/68,114.43 = 27,002.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,358.25x = 68,114.43 × 27,002.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,358.25x = 1,839,242,867.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,242,867.47/49,358.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,263.13

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