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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,367.81, 68,127.89 and 30,247.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,367.81, 68,127.89 and 30,247.62 is: 41,741.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,367.81 : 68,127.89 = 30,247.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,367.81/68,127.89 = 30,247.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,367.81x = 68,127.89 × 30,247.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,367.81x = 2,060,706,603.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,706,603.74/49,367.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,741.91

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