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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,449.89, 68,279.96 and 45,671.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,449.89, 68,279.96 and 45,671.55 is: 63,062.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,449.89 : 68,279.96 = 45,671.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,449.89/68,279.96 = 45,671.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,449.89x = 68,279.96 × 45,671.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,449.89x = 3,118,451,465.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118,451,465.27/49,449.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,062.86

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