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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,407.55, 68,221.73 and 45,629.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,407.55, 68,221.73 and 45,629.33 is: 63,004.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,407.55 : 68,221.73 = 45,629.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,407.55/68,221.73 = 45,629.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,407.55x = 68,221.73 × 45,629.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,407.55x = 3,112,911,831.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112,911,831.34/49,407.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,004.78

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