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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,671.82, 68,546.73 and 27,010.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,671.82, 68,546.73 and 27,010.83 is: 37,274.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,671.82 : 68,546.73 = 27,010.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,671.82/68,546.73 = 27,010.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,671.82x = 68,546.73 × 27,010.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,671.82x = 1,851,504,071.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,504,071.09/49,671.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,274.74

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