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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,762.17, 68,664.65 and 35,459.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,762.17, 68,664.65 and 35,459.19 is: 48,928.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,762.17 : 68,664.65 = 35,459.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,762.17/68,664.65 = 35,459.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,762.17x = 68,664.65 × 35,459.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,762.17x = 2,434,792,693.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,792,693.34/49,762.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,928.59

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