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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,955.91, 68,859.09 and 33,818.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,955.91, 68,859.09 and 33,818.13 is: 46,614.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,955.91 : 68,859.09 = 33,818.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,955.91/68,859.09 = 33,818.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,955.91x = 68,859.09 × 33,818.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,955.91x = 2,328,685,657.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,685,657.30/49,955.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,614.82

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