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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,667.82, 68,541.22 and 27,006.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,667.82, 68,541.22 and 27,006.82 is: 37,269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,667.82 : 68,541.22 = 27,006.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,667.82/68,541.22 = 27,006.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,667.82x = 68,541.22 × 27,006.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,667.82x = 1,851,080,428.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,080,428.75/49,667.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,269.21

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