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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,707.61, 68,594.44 and 27,046.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,707.61, 68,594.44 and 27,046.69 is: 37,323.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,707.61 : 68,594.44 = 27,046.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,707.61/68,594.44 = 27,046.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,707.61x = 68,594.44 × 27,046.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,707.61x = 1,855,252,554.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,252,554.40/49,707.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,323.31

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