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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,454.94, 68,247.73 and 26,794.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,454.94, 68,247.73 and 26,794.50 is: 36,976.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,454.94 : 68,247.73 = 26,794.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,454.94/68,247.73 = 26,794.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,454.94x = 68,247.73 × 26,794.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,454.94x = 1,828,663,771.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,663,771.00/49,454.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,976.36

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