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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,627.64, 68,486.58 and 26,966.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,627.64, 68,486.58 and 26,966.64 is: 37,214.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,627.64 : 68,486.58 = 26,966.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,627.64/68,486.58 = 26,966.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,627.64x = 68,486.58 × 26,966.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,627.64x = 1,846,852,765.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,852,765.33/49,627.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,214.19

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