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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,425.25, 68,223.48 and 30,044.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,425.25, 68,223.48 and 30,044.09 is: 41,470.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,425.25 : 68,223.48 = 30,044.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,425.25/68,223.48 = 30,044.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,425.25x = 68,223.48 × 30,044.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,425.25x = 2,049,712,431.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,712,431.13/49,425.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,470.96

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