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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,804.61, 68,737.68 and 32,806.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,804.61, 68,737.68 and 32,806.13 is: 45,277.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,804.61 : 68,737.68 = 32,806.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,804.61/68,737.68 = 32,806.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,804.61x = 68,737.68 × 32,806.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,804.61x = 2,255,017,012.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,017,012.12/49,804.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,277.28

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