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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,366.94, 68,055.50 and 35,195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,366.94, 68,055.50 and 35,195.18 is: 48,518.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,366.94 : 68,055.50 = 35,195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,366.94/68,055.50 = 35,195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,366.94x = 68,055.50 × 35,195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,366.94x = 2,395,225,572.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,225,572.49/49,366.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,518.82

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