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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,425.44, 68,223.74 and 30,044.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,425.44, 68,223.74 and 30,044.28 is: 41,471.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,425.44 : 68,223.74 = 30,044.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,425.44/68,223.74 = 30,044.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,425.44x = 68,223.74 × 30,044.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,425.44x = 2,049,732,996.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,732,996.99/49,425.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,471.22

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