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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,909.73, 68,858.90 and 32,922.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,909.73, 68,858.90 and 32,922.41 is: 45,422.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,909.73 : 68,858.90 = 32,922.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,909.73/68,858.90 = 32,922.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,909.73x = 68,858.90 × 32,922.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,909.73x = 2,267,000,937.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267,000,937.95/49,909.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,422.02

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