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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,512.33, 68,328.77 and 35,398.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,512.33, 68,328.77 and 35,398.89 is: 48,851.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,512.33 : 68,328.77 = 35,398.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,512.33/68,328.77 = 35,398.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,512.33x = 68,328.77 × 35,398.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,512.33x = 2,418,762,436.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,762,436.07/49,512.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,851.72

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