Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,442, 68,230 and 27,086
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 49,442, 68,230 and 27,086 is: 37,378.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,442 : 68,230 = 27,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,442/68,230 = 27,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,442x = 68,230 × 27,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,442x = 1,848,077,780 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,848,077,780/49,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,378.70
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